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Nalenz Family History

Nalenz Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lenz, Nolen, Palen, Dalen, Nylen, Galen, Kalen, Valen, Naden, Valenza

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Where is the Nalenz family from?

You can see how Nalenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nalenz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nalenz family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nalenz's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Nalenz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nalenz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Nalenz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Nalenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nalenz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Nalenz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Nalenz. For the veterans among your Nalenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nalenz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1986, in the United States, Nalenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nalenz in 1962 was 69, and 82 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nalenz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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