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Namur Family History

Namur 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: Hamer, Nam, Amor, Kaur, Naber, Tamura, Jamar, Narum, Nagar, Amar

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Where is the Namur family from?

You can see how Namur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Namur family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Namur families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Namur families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Namur's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Namur families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Namur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Namur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Namur. 38% of Namur men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Namur women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    38%
  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Namur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Namur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Namur 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Namur. 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 156 military records available for the last name Namur. For the veterans among your Namur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Namur lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Namur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Namur in 1962 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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