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Nanzo Family History

Nanzo 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: Manzo, Sanzo, Lanzo, Gazzo, Kano, Sando, Banz, Marzo, Nasso, Naito

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Where is the Nanzo family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanzo 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 Nanzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nanzo. 100% of Nanzo men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Nanzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanzo 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Nanzo. 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 13 military records available for the last name Nanzo. For the veterans among your Nanzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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