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Namish Family History

Namish 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: Naish, Beamish, Nash, Ramesh, Barish, Fabish, Danish, Camisa, Babish

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Where is the Namish family from?

You can see how Namish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Namish family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Namish families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Namish families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Namish's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Namish families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Namish 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 39 census records available for the last name Namish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Namish 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Namish. 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 10 military records available for the last name Namish. For the veterans among your Namish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Namish lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Namish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Namish in 1979 was 86, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Namish 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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