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Nans Family History

Nans 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, Hans, Gans, Naus, Sans, Nann, Nass, Jans, Nanos, Lans

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Where is the Nans family from?

You can see how Nans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Nans families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Nans's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nans families in 1880.
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What did your Nans ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Nans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nans 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Nans. 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 830 military records available for the last name Nans. For the veterans among your Nans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nans lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Nans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nans in 1963 was 67, and 76 in 1998.

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