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Nannis Family History

Nannis 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: Annis, Nanni, Hannis, Mannis, Dennis, Danis, Manis, Banis, Mannes

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Where is the Nannis family from?

You can see how Nannis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nannis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nannis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nannis families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Nannis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nannis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nannis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nannis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Treasurer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nannis. 100% of Nannis men worked as a Treasurer and 100% of Nannis women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Treasurer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Nannis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nannis 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Nannis. 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 36 military records available for the last name Nannis. For the veterans among your Nannis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nannis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Nannis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nannis in 1966 was 70, and 75 in 2003.

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