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Nane Family History

Nane 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: Cane, Lane, Nave, Kane, Dane, Sane, Pane, Zane, Nann, Bane

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Where is the Nane family from?

You can see how Nane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Nane families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nane's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nane families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nane. 21% of Nane men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Nane women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nane were Clerk and Cook.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Operator
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Cook
    23%

What Nane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nane 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Nane. 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 125 military records available for the last name Nane. For the veterans among your Nane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nane lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1976, in the United States, Nane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Nane in 1972 was 77, and 80 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nane 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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