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Nanes Family History

Nanes 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: Naves, Banes, Danes, Sanes, Manes, Janes, Nanos, Eanes, Anes, Nanez

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Where is the Nanes family from?

You can see how Nanes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nanes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Nanes families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Nanes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nanes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanes 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 Nanes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nanes. 32% of Nanes men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Nanes women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nanes were Manager and Topper.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Topper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanes 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Nanes. 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 294 military records available for the last name Nanes. For the veterans among your Nanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Nanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nanes in 1964 was 72, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nanes 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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