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Nahmias Family History

Nahmias Surname Meaning

Jewish (Sephardic; Nahmías) is derived from the Hebrew personal name Nechemia.

In English, this name is known as Nehemiah.

The meaning of the name Nechemia is ‘the Lord consoles’ or ‘the Lord will console’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nahmias family from?

You can see how Nahmias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahmias family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Nahmias families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Nahmias's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nahmias families in 1920.
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What did your Nahmias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nahmias. 43% of Nahmias men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Nahmias women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nahmias were Cutter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Tailor
    15%
  • Cutter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Nahmias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahmias 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 687 immigration records available for the last name Nahmias. 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 163 military records available for the last name Nahmias. For the veterans among your Nahmias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahmias lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Nahmias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nahmias in 1961 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

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