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Naumer Family History

Naumer 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: Baumer, Laumer, Gaumer, Nauer, Palmer, Bauer, Hamer, Farmer, Balmer

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Where is the Naumer family from?

You can see how Naumer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naumer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Naumer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Naumer families living in New York. This was about 94% of all the recorded Naumer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Naumer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naumer 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 Naumer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naumer. 100% of Naumer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Naumer women worked as a Teacher.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Naumer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Naumer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naumer 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Naumer. 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 432 military records available for the last name Naumer. For the veterans among your Naumer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naumer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Naumer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Naumer in 1963 was 62, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Naumer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naumer 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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