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Nankine Family History

Nankine 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: Rankine, Hankin, Mankin, Rankin, Rankins, Hanline, Narine, Vandine

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Where is the Nankine family from?

You can see how Nankine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nankine family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Nankine families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nankine's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nankine families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Nankine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nankine 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nankine. 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 Nankine. For the veterans among your Nankine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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