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Nalum Family History

Nalum 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, Naum, Palm, Allum, Baum, Alam, Nam, Lum, Ranum, Plum

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Where is the Nalum family from?

You can see how Nalum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nalum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nalum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Nalum families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Nalum's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nalum families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Nalum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nalum 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Nalum. 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 10 military records available for the last name Nalum. For the veterans among your Nalum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nalum lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Nalum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nalum in 1975 was 78, and 101 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nalum 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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