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Nahoum Family History

Nahoum 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, Mahlum, Nahm, Nyholm, Kahoun, Naum, Zhou, Allum, Baum, Aho

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Where is the Nahoum family from?

You can see how Nahoum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahoum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nahoum families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nahoum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nahoum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nahoum 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 Nahoum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nahoum. 100% of Nahoum women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Nahoum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Nahoum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahoum 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Nahoum. 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 Nahoum. For the veterans among your Nahoum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahoum lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Nahoum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nahoum in 1967 was 82, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nahoum 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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