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Nanak Family History

Nanak 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: Manak, Hanak, Janak, Kanak, Yanak, Nayak, Bank, Rana, Rank, Barak

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Where is the Nanak family from?

You can see how Nanak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nanak families living in Nebraska. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nanak's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Nanak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Nanak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanak 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Nanak. 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 360 military records available for the last name Nanak. For the veterans among your Nanak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanak lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Nanak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nanak in 1959 was 46, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nanak 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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