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Nin Family History

Nin Surname Meaning

Catalan: nickname from nin ‘child kid’.

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


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Where is the Nin family from?

You can see how Nin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Nin families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Nin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nin families in 1911.
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What did your Nin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher and Domestica were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nin. 100% of Nin men worked as a Teacher and 100% of Nin women worked as a Domestica.

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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

  • Teacher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestica
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nin 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 Nin. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Nin. For the veterans among your Nin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nin in 1966 was 61, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nin 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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