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Nanco Family History

Nanco 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: Manco, Janco, Nance, Barco, Kano, Lance, Sando, Vasco, Franco, Manzo

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Where is the Nanco family from?

You can see how Nanco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanco family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nanco families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nanco families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Nanco's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Nanco families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanco 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 Nanco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nanco. 100% of Nanco men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Nanco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Nanco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanco 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Nanco. 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 48 military records available for the last name Nanco. For the veterans among your Nanco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanco lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Nanco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nanco in 1954 was 58, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nanco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nanco 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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