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Nanasy Family History

Nanasy Name 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: Naas, Navas, Panas, Kanagy, Manas, Nanos, Kanady, Canas, Naasz

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Where is the Nanasy family from?

You can see how Nanasy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanasy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nanasy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nanasy families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nanasy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nanasy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanasy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nanasy ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nanasy ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Nanasy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanasy 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Nanasy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Nanasy. For the veterans among your Nanasy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanasy lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2002, in the United States, Nanasy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nanasy in 1944 was 32, and 86 in 2002.

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