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Nainnell Family History

Nainnell 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: Tinnell, Quinnell, Pannell, Grinnell, Finnell, Pinnell, Linnell

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Where is the Nainnell family from?

You can see how Nainnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nainnell family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Nainnell families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nainnell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nainnell families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Nainnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nainnell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nainnell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nainnell. For the veterans among your Nainnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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