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Namenson Family History

Namenson 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: Aanenson, Samelson, Jameson, Simenson, Jamerson, Arenson, Eavenson

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Where is the Namenson family from?

You can see how Namenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Namenson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Namenson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Namenson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Namenson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Namenson 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 Namenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Namenson 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Namenson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Namenson. For the veterans among your Namenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Namenson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Namenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Namenson in 1968 was 80, and 85 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Namenson 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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