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Nunemaker Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Nonnenmacher .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nonemaker, Nunamaker, Hunzeker, Yunker, Shumaker, Shomaker, Breaker

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Where is the Nunemaker family from?

You can see how Nunemaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nunemaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nunemaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Nunemaker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Nunemaker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nunemaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nunemaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nunemaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nunemaker. 22% of Nunemaker men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Nunemaker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nunemaker were Truck Driver and Housework. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nunemaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nunemaker 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Nunemaker. 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 670 military records available for the last name Nunemaker. For the veterans among your Nunemaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nunemaker lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nunemaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nunemaker in 1958 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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