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Numsen Family History

Numsen 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: Nissen, Lumsden, Rumsey, Niesen, Knudsen, Munsen, Nusser, Nessen

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Where is the Numsen family from?

You can see how Numsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Numsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Numsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Numsen families living in Maryland. This was about 81% of all the recorded Numsen's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Numsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Numsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Numsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Numsen. 58% of Numsen 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
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 798 census records available for the last name Numsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Numsen 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Numsen. 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 75 military records available for the last name Numsen. For the veterans among your Numsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Numsen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Numsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Numsen in 1958 was 45, and 54 in 2004.

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