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Nanson Family History

Nanson Surname Meaning

English (Cumberland): patronymic from the Middle English female personal name Nan (a pet form of Anne or Agnes) + -son.

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


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Where is the Nanson family from?

You can see how Nanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nanson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Nanson families living in Alberta. This was about 30% of all the recorded Nanson's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Nanson families in 1911.
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What did your Nanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nanson. 72% of Nanson 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Broker
    29%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Nanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nanson. 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 461 military records available for the last name Nanson. For the veterans among your Nanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Nanson in 1964 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nanson 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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