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Nunnamaker Family History

Nunnamaker 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: Nunamaker, Wannamaker, Nunemaker, Wanamaker, Nonemaker, Pannebaker

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Where is the Nunnamaker family from?

You can see how Nunnamaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nunnamaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nunnamaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nunnamaker family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Nunnamaker's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Nunnamaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nunnamaker 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 Nunnamaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nunnamaker. 100% of Nunnamaker men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Nunnamaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Nunnamaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nunnamaker 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Nunnamaker. 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 112 military records available for the last name Nunnamaker. For the veterans among your Nunnamaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nunnamaker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Nunnamaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nunnamaker in 1965 was 79, and 83 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nunnamaker 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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