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Nining Family History

Nining 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: Vining, Arning, Twining, Sinning, Piening, Nifong, Widing, Riling

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Where is the Nining family from?

You can see how Nining families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nining family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Nining families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nining family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nining's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Nining families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nining surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Nining. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nining 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nining. 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 45 military records available for the last name Nining. For the veterans among your Nining ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nining 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nining

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