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Nanista Family History

Nanista 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: Kalista, Nasta, Batista, Basista, Nania, Nitta, Danis, Ranta, Anania

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Where is the Nanista family from?

You can see how Nanista families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanista family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nanista families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nanista's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nanista families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanista surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Nanista. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanista 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Nanista. 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 40 military records available for the last name Nanista. For the veterans among your Nanista ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanista lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nanista life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nanista in 1958 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nanista 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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