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Nanik Family History

Nanik 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: Banik, Lanik, Yanik, Panik, Naik, Janik, Nania, Bank, Rank, Malik

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Where is the Nanik family from?

You can see how Nanik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nanik family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nanik's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Nanik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanik 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 Nanik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nanik. 43% of Nanik 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
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Nanik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Nanik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanik 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Nanik. 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 38 military records available for the last name Nanik. For the veterans among your Nanik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Nanik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nanik in 1964 was 64, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nanik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nanik 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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