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Naimo Family History

Naimo Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily; Nàimo): from the personal name Naimo from Arabic nā‘im ‘delicate’. Compare Naim.

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


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Where is the Naimo family from?

You can see how Naimo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naimo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Naimo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Naimo families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Naimo's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Naimo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naimo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Naimo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Naimo. 43% of Naimo men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Tailor
    15%
  • Attendant
    15%

What Naimo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Naimo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naimo 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Naimo. 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 300 military records available for the last name Naimo. For the veterans among your Naimo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naimo lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Naimo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Naimo in 1955 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naimo 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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