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Nanni Name Meaning

Italian (mainly central and northeastern): from a pet form of the personal name Giovanni .

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


Similar surnames: Zanni, Vanni, Ianni, Nanna, Hanni, Gianni, Nann, Manni, Tani, Manna

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Where is the Nanni family from?

You can see how Nanni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanni family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nanni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Nanni family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nanni's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Nanni families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nanni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nanni. 35% of Nanni men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Nanni women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nanni were Barber and New Worker. .

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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
    35%
  • Painter
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Barber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Owner
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nanni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanni 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 Nanni. 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 619 military records available for the last name Nanni. For the veterans among your Nanni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanni lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Nanni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nanni in 1943 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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