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Namet Family History

Namet 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: Samet, Gamet, Namey, Nemet, Nameth, James, Nemec, Hamel, Camel, Hamer

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Where is the Namet family from?

You can see how Namet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Namet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Namet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Namet family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Namet's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Namet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Namet 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 Namet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sews were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Namet. 38% of Namet men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Namet women worked as a Sews. Some less common occupations for Americans named Namet were Sabor and Maid.

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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
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    38%
  • Sabor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sews
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Namet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Namet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Namet 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Namet. 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 82 military records available for the last name Namet. For the veterans among your Namet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Namet lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Namet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Namet in 1976 was 63, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Namet 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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