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Nahum Family History

Nahum Surname 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: Narum, Nahm, Naum, Baum, Rahm, Nam, Ranum, Thum, Rahim, Norum

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Where is the Nahum family from?

You can see how Nahum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nahum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Nahum family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nahum's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nahum families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nahum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nahum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nahum. 50% of Nahum men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Nahum women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Nahum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Nahum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahum 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Nahum. 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 108 military records available for the last name Nahum. For the veterans among your Nahum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahum lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Nahum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nahum in 1963 was 62, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nahum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nahum ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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