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Nambu Family History

Nambu Surname 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: Namba, Abu, Nam, Lamb, Babu, Hamby, Nau, Naidu, Naab, Ambs

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Where is the Nambu family from?

You can see how Nambu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nambu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Nambu families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Nambu's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Nambu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nambu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nambu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Field Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nambu. 100% of Nambu men worked as a Field Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Field Laborer
    100%

What Nambu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Nambu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nambu 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Nambu. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Nambu. For the veterans among your Nambu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nambu lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Nambu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nambu in 1967 was 76, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nambu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nambu ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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