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Nanko Family History

Nanko 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: Janko, Danko, Panko, Manko, Banko, Hanko, Wanko, Sanko, Yanko, Bank

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Where is the Nanko family from?

You can see how Nanko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nanko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nanko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nanko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanko 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 86 census records available for the last name Nanko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanko 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Nanko. 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 34 military records available for the last name Nanko. For the veterans among your Nanko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanko lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Nanko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nanko in 1961 was 54, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nanko 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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