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Nanan Family History

Nanan 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: Nann, Naman, Hanan, Nunan, Kanan, Canan, Rana, Mann, Dana, Kazan

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Where is the Nanan family from?

You can see how Nanan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nanan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Nanan family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Nanan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nanan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Nanan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Nanan. 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 19 military records available for the last name Nanan. For the veterans among your Nanan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanan lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Nanan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nanan in 1996 was 80, and 29 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nanan 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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