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Nunmaker Family History

Nunmaker 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: Nunemaker, Nunamaker, Nonemaker, Hunsaker, Landaker, Wanamaker

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Where is the Nunmaker family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nunmaker. 50% of Nunmaker men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Nunmaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Nunmaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nunmaker 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Nunmaker. 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 51 military records available for the last name Nunmaker. For the veterans among your Nunmaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nunmaker lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Nunmaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Nunmaker in 1959 was 55, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nunmaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nunmaker 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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