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Naner Family History

Naner 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: Naber, Nager, Nader, Naser, Maner, Haner, Kaner, Waner, Nauer, Laner

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Where is the Naner family from?

You can see how Naner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Naner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Naner family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Naner's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Naner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Naner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Naner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Naner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naner 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Naner. 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 144 military records available for the last name Naner. For the veterans among your Naner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naner lifespan?

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