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Naunheim Family History

Naunheim 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: Manheim, Naugher, Sundheim, Nesheim, Norheim, Krautheim, Nordheim

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Where is the Naunheim family from?

You can see how Naunheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naunheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Naunheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Naunheim families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Naunheim's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Naunheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naunheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Naunheim ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Naunheim ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Naunheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naunheim 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Naunheim. 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 70 military records available for the last name Naunheim. For the veterans among your Naunheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naunheim lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Naunheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Naunheim in 1955 was 34, and 74 in 2001.

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