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Naim Family History

Naim Surname Meaning

Arabic and Jewish (Sephardic): from a personal name based on Arabic naʿīm ‘bliss happiness’. It is most common among Muslims in the Indian subcontinent while its Arabic bearers are also Christians (e.g. in Lebanon).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Naim family from?

You can see how Naim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naim family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Naim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Naim family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Naim's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Naim families in 1911.
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What did your Naim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naim. 50% of Naim men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Naim women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Naim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naim 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Naim. 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 89 military records available for the last name Naim. For the veterans among your Naim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naim lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Naim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Naim in 1971 was 76, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naim 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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