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Nomes Family History

Nomes 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: Nemes, Tomes, Gomes, Domes, Romes, Somes, Comes, Noyes, Noles, Nokes

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Where is the Nomes family from?

You can see how Nomes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nomes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nomes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Nomes families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Nomes's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nomes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nomes 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 Nomes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nomes. 100% of Nomes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Nomes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nomes 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Nomes. 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 42 military records available for the last name Nomes. For the veterans among your Nomes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nomes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Nomes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Nomes in 1967 was 88, and 47 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nomes 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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