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Nahmen Family History

Nahmen 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: Dahmen, Rahman, Mammen, Kamen, Carmen, Almen, Dahlen, Hammen, Naden

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Where is the Nahmen family from?

You can see how Nahmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahmen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nahmen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Nahmen families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Nahmen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Nahmen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nahmen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Nahmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahmen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Nahmen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Nahmen. For the veterans among your Nahmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahmen lifespan?

Average Nahmen life expectancy in 1972 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nahmen 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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