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Nonamaker Family History

Nonamaker 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: Nonemaker, Nunamaker, Wanamaker, Nunemaker, Wannamaker, Honaker

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Where is the Nonamaker family from?

You can see how Nonamaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nonamaker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nonamaker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Nonamaker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nonamaker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nonamaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nonamaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nonamaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nonamaker. 28% of Nonamaker 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
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%
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What Nonamaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nonamaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nonamaker 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Nonamaker. 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 265 military records available for the last name Nonamaker. For the veterans among your Nonamaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nonamaker lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Nonamaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nonamaker in 1945 was 36, and 24 in 2004.

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