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Nanenberg Family History

Nanenberg 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: Danenberg, Langenberg, Hanenburg, Norenberg, Rabenberg, Vandenberg

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Where is the Nanenberg family from?

You can see how Nanenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanenberg family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nanenberg families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Nanenberg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nanenberg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Nanenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanenberg 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Nanenberg. 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 Nanenberg. For the veterans among your Nanenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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