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Nahmens Family History

Nahmens Name 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: Nahmias, Dahmen, Ahrens, Kamens, James, Rahman, Mammen, Kamen, Ames

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Where is the Nahmens family from?

You can see how Nahmens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahmens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nahmens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Nahmens families living in California. This was about 63% of all the recorded Nahmens's in USA. California had the highest population of Nahmens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nahmens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nahmens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nahmens. 100% of Nahmens men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Nahmens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahmens 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Nahmens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Nahmens. For the veterans among your Nahmens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahmens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Nahmens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Nahmens in 1967 was 90, and 73 in 2004.

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