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Nanner Family History

Nanner 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: Tanner, Danner, Kanner, Wanner, Banner, Manner, Nannen, Canner

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Where is the Nanner family from?

You can see how Nanner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nanner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Nanner family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nanner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nanner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanner 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 232 census records available for the last name Nanner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanner 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Nanner. 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 109 military records available for the last name Nanner. For the veterans among your Nanner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanner lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1992, in the United States, Nanner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nanner in 1988 was 61, and 30 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nanner 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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