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Nanega Family History

Nanega 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: Canepa, Manera, Canela, Banegas, Taneja, Langa, Nanna, Walega, Nanda

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Where is the Nanega family from?

You can see how Nanega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanega family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Nanega families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Nanega families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nanega's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Nanega families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Nanega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanega 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nanega. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nanega. For the veterans among your Nanega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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