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Namy Family History

Namy 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, Nay, Nagy, Amy, Lamy, Namey, Nary, May, Hay, Ham

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Where is the Namy family from?

You can see how Namy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Namy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Namy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Namy families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Namy's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Namy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Namy 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 Namy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Namy. 100% of Namy men worked as an Inspector.

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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

  • Inspector
    100%

What Namy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Namy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Namy 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Namy. 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 35 military records available for the last name Namy. For the veterans among your Namy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Namy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Namy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Namy in 1968 was 76, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Namy 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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