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Nahom Family History

Nahom 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: Nahm, Aho, Rahm, Nam, Narum, Cahow, Nabor, Rahim, Sahm, Naso

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What did your Nahom ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Furrier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Nahom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahom 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Nahom. 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 9 military records available for the last name Nahom. For the veterans among your Nahom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahom lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Nahom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nahom in 1981 was 59, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nahom 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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