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Numann Family History

Numann 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: Neumann, Aumann, Bumann, Humann, Naumann, Mann, Ehmann, Neman, Nunn

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Where is the Numann family from?

You can see how Numann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Numann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Numann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Numann families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Numann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Numann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Numann 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 Numann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Numann. 40% of Numann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Numann women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Stock Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Numann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Numann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Numann 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Numann. 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 393 military records available for the last name Numann. For the veterans among your Numann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Numann lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Numann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Numann in 1959 was 42, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Numann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Numann 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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