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Nummey Family History

Nummey 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: Summey, Mummey, Summer, Kummer, Hummel, Nimmer, Rumsey, Rummel

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Where is the Nummey family from?

You can see how Nummey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nummey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Nummey families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Nummey families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nummey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nummey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Nummey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nummey 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Nummey. 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 19 military records available for the last name Nummey. For the veterans among your Nummey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nummey lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2004, in the United States, Nummey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nummey in 1997 was 92, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nummey 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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