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Naman Family History

Naman Surname Meaning

Altered form of Arabic Naaman.

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


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Where is the Naman family from?

You can see how Naman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Naman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Naman families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Naman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Naman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naman 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 Naman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Naman. 100% of Naman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Naman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Naman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naman 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 793 immigration records available for the last name Naman. 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 525 military records available for the last name Naman. For the veterans among your Naman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Naman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Naman in 1962 was 78, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Naman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naman 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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