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Nalan Family History

Nalan 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: Balan, Kalan, Nolan, Malan, Alan, Naman, Galan, Palan, Nelan, Nilan

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Where is the Nalan family from?

You can see how Nalan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nalan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nalan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Nalan families living in Quebec. This was about 31% of all the recorded Nalan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nalan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nalan 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 Nalan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nalan. 22% of Nalan men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Nalan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nalan were New Worker and Waitress.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Waitress
    7%

What Nalan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nalan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nalan 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Nalan. 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 212 military records available for the last name Nalan. For the veterans among your Nalan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nalan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Nalan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nalan in 1970 was 89, and 55 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nalan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nalan 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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