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Nanba Family History

Nanba 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: Namba, Nanna, Nanda, Nania, Kaba, Rana, Baba, Landa, Dana, Hanna

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Where is the Nanba family from?

You can see how Nanba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Nanba families living in Utah. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nanba's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Nanba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nanba ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Nanba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanba 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Nanba. 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 39 military records available for the last name Nanba. For the veterans among your Nanba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanba lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nanba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nanba in 1964 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

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