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Nahama Family History

Nahama 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: Nakama, Salama, Nagata, Nakata, Lalama, Sazama, Tahara, Baham, Nahm

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Where is the Nahama family from?

You can see how Nahama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nahama families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nahama's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nahama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nahama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Nahama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahama 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Nahama. 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 28 military records available for the last name Nahama. For the veterans among your Nahama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahama lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nahama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nahama in 1962 was 78, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nahama 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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