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Nenna Family History

Nenna 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: Penna, Senna, Menna, Nanna, Nenno, Genna, Kenna, Nenni, Renna, Hanna

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Where is the Nenna family from?

You can see how Nenna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nenna family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nenna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Nenna families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nenna's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nenna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nenna 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 Nenna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nenna. 27% of Nenna men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Nenna women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Nenna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 774 census records available for the last name Nenna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nenna 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Nenna. 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 116 military records available for the last name Nenna. For the veterans among your Nenna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nenna lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Nenna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nenna in 1961 was 52, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nenna 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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