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Nantkes Family History

Nantkes 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: Anthes, Dantes, Hankes, Antes, Nartker, Bankes, Gates, Anker, Banks

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Where is the Nantkes family from?

You can see how Nantkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nantkes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nantkes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nantkes family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nantkes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nantkes families in 1880.
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What did your Nantkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nantkes. 50% of Nantkes men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nantkes women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nantkes were Laborer and Servant. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Servant
    50%
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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Nantkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nantkes 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Nantkes. 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 33 military records available for the last name Nantkes. For the veterans among your Nantkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nantkes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Nantkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nantkes in 1964 was 60, and 98 in 2003.

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