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Nahan Family History

Nahan 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: Gahan, Nathan, Mahan, Nyhan, Dahan, Naman, Nahas, Cahan, Tahan, Kahan

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Where is the Nahan family from?

You can see how Nahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nahan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Nahan families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Nahan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nahan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nahan 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 Nahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nahan. 42% of Nahan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nahan women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Fireman
    17%
  • Gardener
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Nahan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahan 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Nahan. 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 223 military records available for the last name Nahan. For the veterans among your Nahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Nahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nahan in 1959 was 37, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nahan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nahan 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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