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Nenashi Family History

Nenashi 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: Menashe, Benassi, Nash, Onishi, Hayashi, Konishi, Nishi, Ohashi

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Nenashi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nenashi 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Nenashi. 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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There are 49 military records available for the last name Nenashi. For the veterans among your Nenashi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nenashi lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1991, in the United States, Nenashi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nenashi in 1985 was 82, and 67 in 1991.

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