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Nome Family History

Nome 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: Noe, Tome, Dome, Nore, Rome, Noce, Noye, Home, Nole, Nohe

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Where is the Nome family from?

You can see how Nome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nome family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nome families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Nome family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Nome's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Nome families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nome surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1901
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What did your Nome ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nome. 31% of Nome men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Welder
    16%
  • Porter
    16%

What Nome family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nome 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Nome. 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 143 military records available for the last name Nome. For the veterans among your Nome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nome lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Nome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Nome in 1957 was 52, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nome

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nome 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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