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Nothum Family History

Nothum 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: Bothum, Thum, Norum, Noth, Bothun, Ottum, Northam, Hotham, Northup

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Where is the Nothum family from?

You can see how Nothum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nothum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nothum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Nothum families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Nothum's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nothum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nothum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Nothum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nothum 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Nothum. 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 31 military records available for the last name Nothum. For the veterans among your Nothum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nothum lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nothum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nothum in 1963 was 82, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nothum 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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