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Nomey Family History

Nomey 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: Comey, Tomey, Namey, Novey, Romey, Noe, Nolen, Homer, Nemec, Nobel

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Where is the Nomey family from?

You can see how Nomey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nomey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nomey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nomey families living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Nomey's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Nomey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nomey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Nomey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Nomey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nomey 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Nomey. 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 36 military records available for the last name Nomey. For the veterans among your Nomey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nomey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Nomey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nomey in 1967 was 59, and 76 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nomey 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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