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Nennig Family History

Nennig Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place in the Saar area called Nennig.

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


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Where is the Nennig family from?

You can see how Nennig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nennig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nennig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Nennig families living in Wisconsin. This was about 61% of all the recorded Nennig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nennig families in 1880.
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What did your Nennig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nennig. 55% of Nennig men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Nennig women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nennig were Painter Farmer and Houseworker.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Painter Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Servant
    29%
  • Houseworker
    29%

What Nennig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 889 census records available for the last name Nennig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nennig 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Nennig. 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 134 military records available for the last name Nennig. For the veterans among your Nennig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nennig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nennig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nennig in 1963 was 74, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nennig 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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