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Ninian Family History

Ninian Surname Meaning

from the personal name Ninian the name of a fifth-century British saint who founded a church at Whithorn (Wigtowns).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Ninian family from?

You can see how Ninian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ninian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ninian families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Ninian families living in Ayrshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Ninian's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Ninian families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ninian 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 Ninian ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Caretaker (all Duties) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ninian. 100% of Ninian men worked as a Caretaker (all Duties) and 100% of Ninian women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Caretaker (all Duties)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Ninian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ninian 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Ninian. 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 186 military records available for the last name Ninian. For the veterans among your Ninian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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