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Namb Family History

Namb 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: Nam, Lamb, Naab, Namba, Nabb, Ham, Ram, Ramm, Kamp, Na

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Where is the Namb family from?

You can see how Namb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Namb family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Namb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Namb families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Namb's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Namb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Namb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Namb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Namb 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Namb. 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 3 military records available for the last name Namb. For the veterans among your Namb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Namb 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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