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Ninham Family History

Ninham Surname Meaning

see Nineham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ninham family from?

You can see how Ninham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ninham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ninham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Ninham families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ninham's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ninham families in 1911.
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What did your Ninham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ninham. 72% of Ninham men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Ninham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ninham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ninham 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Ninham. 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 158 military records available for the last name Ninham. For the veterans among your Ninham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ninham lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ninham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ninham in 1958 was 25, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ninham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ninham 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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