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Nanini Family History

Nanini 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: Nanni, Nannini, Canino, Nann, Zanni, Nanna, Nini, Manni, Narine

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Where is the Nanini family from?

You can see how Nanini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanini family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nanini families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Nanini's in USA. California had the highest population of Nanini families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanini surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nanini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nanini. 100% of Nanini men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

What Nanini family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Nanini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanini 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Nanini. 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 27 military records available for the last name Nanini. For the veterans among your Nanini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanini lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nanini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Nanini in 1963 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nanini 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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