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Nachmias Family History

Nachmias 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: Nahmias, Nachman, Nicholas, Zacharias, Lachman, Mathias, Nachtman

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Where is the Nachmias family from?

You can see how Nachmias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nachmias family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Nachmias families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Nachmias's in USA. California had the highest population of Nachmias families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nachmias 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 Nachmias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nachmias. 100% of Nachmias men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

What Nachmias family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Nachmias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nachmias 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Nachmias. 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 54 military records available for the last name Nachmias. For the veterans among your Nachmias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nachmias lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Nachmias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nachmias in 1961 was 63, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nachmias 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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