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Nenner Family History

Nenner 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: Jenner, Venner, Penner, Kenner, Henner, Benner, Fenner, Denner

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Where is the Nenner family from?

You can see how Nenner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nenner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Nenner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Nenner families living in Alberta. This was about 62% of all the recorded Nenner's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Nenner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nenner 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 Nenner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nenner. 23% of Nenner men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Nenner women worked as a Salesgirl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nenner were Labor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Labor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Nenner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Nenner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nenner 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Nenner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nenner. For the veterans among your Nenner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nenner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nenner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Nenner in 1965 was 61, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nenner 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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