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Nummelin Family History

Nummelin 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: Summerlin, Melin, Hummel, Dumoulin, Gamelin, Rummel, Lemelin, Sumlin

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Where is the Nummelin family from?

You can see how Nummelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nummelin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Nummelin families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Nummelin families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nummelin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nummelin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nummelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nummelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nummelin. 60% of Nummelin men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Nummelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nummelin 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Nummelin. 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 38 military records available for the last name Nummelin. For the veterans among your Nummelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nummelin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Nummelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nummelin in 1963 was 62, and 12 in 2001.

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