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Nanimo Family History

Nanimo 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: Naito, Canino, Panico, Maximo, Naim, Raimo, Nania, Ganim, Manigo

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Where is the Nanimo family from?

You can see how Nanimo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanimo family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Nanimo families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nanimo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nanimo families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Nanimo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanimo 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Nanimo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nanimo. For the veterans among your Nanimo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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