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Nambo Family History

Nambo Surname Meaning

Amerindian (Mexico): Tarascan name a derivative of no ambe ‘nobody’.

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


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Where is the Nambo family from?

You can see how Nambo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nambo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nambo families living in Hawaii. This was about 43% of all the recorded Nambo's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Nambo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nambo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nambo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nambo. 100% of Nambo 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Nambo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nambo 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Nambo. 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 42 military records available for the last name Nambo. For the veterans among your Nambo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nambo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nambo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Nambo in 1962 was 61, and 73 in 2004.

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