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Nanry Family History

Nanry 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: Nary, Manry, Nanny, Henry, Gandy, Haney, Barry, Nay, Harry, Santry

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Where is the Nanry family from?

You can see how Nanry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nanry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Nanry families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Nanry's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nanry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanry 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 Nanry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nanry. 43% of Nanry 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%
  • Dentist
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Nanry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Nanry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanry 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Nanry. 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 87 military records available for the last name Nanry. For the veterans among your Nanry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanry lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nanry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nanry in 1962 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nanry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nanry 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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