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Nami Family History

Nami 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: Nam, Nagi, Sami, Nasi, Ham, Ram, Cai, Maki, Ramm, Kamp

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Where is the Nami family from?

You can see how Nami families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nami family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nami families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 8 Nami families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nami's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nami families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nami 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 Nami ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nami. 60% of Nami men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nami women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Retail Jewelry
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Nami family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Nami. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nami 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Nami. 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 46 military records available for the last name Nami. For the veterans among your Nami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nami lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nami life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nami in 1964 was 46, and 42 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nami

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nami 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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