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Nanami Family History

Nanami 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: Badami, Adami, Nagai, Minami, Nanni, Nakai, Nakama, Kanai, Yanagi

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Where is the Nanami family from?

You can see how Nanami families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanami family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nanami families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nanami's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nanami families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanami 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 11 census records available for the last name Nanami. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanami 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Nanami. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nanami. For the veterans among your Nanami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanami lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nanami 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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