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Nuzum Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Newsome . This form of the surname is no longer found in Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Durm, Baum, Brum, Nugen, Exum, Nau, Narum, Norum, Nuzzo, Saum

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Where is the Nuzum family from?

You can see how Nuzum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nuzum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nuzum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Nuzum families living in Virginia. This was about 68% of all the recorded Nuzum's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Nuzum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nuzum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nuzum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nuzum. 22% of Nuzum men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Nuzum women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nuzum were Salesman and Seamstress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Seamstress
    6%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Nuzum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nuzum 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Nuzum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nuzum. For the veterans among your Nuzum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nuzum lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Nuzum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Nuzum in 1954 was 26, and 68 in 2004.

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