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Najman Family History

Najman 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: Naman, Nayman, Nejman, Naiman, Nauman, Norman, Kalman, Rahman, Notman

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Where is the Najman family from?

You can see how Najman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Najman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Najman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Najman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Najman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Najman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Najman 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 Najman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brakeman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Najman. 50% of Najman men worked as a Brakeman.

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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

  • Brakeman
    50%
  • Furrier
    50%

What Najman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Najman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Najman 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 842 immigration records available for the last name Najman. 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 62 military records available for the last name Najman. For the veterans among your Najman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Najman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Najman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Najman in 1962 was 88, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Najman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Najman 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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