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Nank Family History

Nank 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: Bank, Rank, Wank, Lank, Nack, Nann, Zank, Tank, Jank, Sank

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Where is the Nank family from?

You can see how Nank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nank family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nank families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Nank families living in Iowa. This was about 54% of all the recorded Nank's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nank families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nank 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 Nank ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nank. 37% of Nank men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Nank women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Attorney
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Nank family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Nank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nank 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Nank. 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 291 military records available for the last name Nank. For the veterans among your Nank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nank lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Nank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nank in 1962 was 65, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nank

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nank 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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