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Numi Family History

Numi 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: Nurmi, Nuti, Nam, Lum, Niemi, Ni, Rudi, Nunn, Yum, Sui

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Where is the Numi family from?

You can see how Numi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Numi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Numi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Numi family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Numi's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Numi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Numi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Numi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Numi. 72% of Numi 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Bartender
    29%
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Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Numi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Numi 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Numi. 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 12 military records available for the last name Numi. For the veterans among your Numi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Numi lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Numi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Numi in 1984 was 65, and 83 in 2003.

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