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Nusham Family History

Nusham 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: Dunham, Sham, Upham, Basham, Isham, Busam, Newham, Durham, Burham

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Where is the Nusham family from?

You can see how Nusham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nusham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nusham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Nusham families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nusham's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nusham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Nusham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nusham 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nusham. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nusham. For the veterans among your Nusham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nusham lifespan?

Average Nusham life expectancy in 1987 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nusham 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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