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Nant Family History

Nant 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: Gant, Kant, Sant, Nast, Fant, Want, Cant, Nantz, Nann, Natt

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Where is the Nant family from?

You can see how Nant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Nant family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nant's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nant 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 754 census records available for the last name Nant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nant 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Nant. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Nant. For the veterans among your Nant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nant lifespan?

Average Nant life expectancy in 1975 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nant 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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