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Nann Family History

Nann Surname Meaning

South German: probably from an old nursery name. Compare Dutch Nanninga.

North German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with the element nanth ‘courage’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Nann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nann families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 39 Nann families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Nann's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nann families in 1911.
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What did your Nann ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nann. 100% of Nann women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Nann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nann 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 952 immigration records available for the last name Nann. 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 378 military records available for the last name Nann. For the veterans among your Nann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nann in 1962 was 62, and 81 in 2004.

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