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Nameck Family History

Nameck 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: Nemec, Nack, Samec, Amick, Laveck, Meck, Namey, Habeck, Aleck

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Where is the Nameck family from?

You can see how Nameck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nameck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nameck family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nameck's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Nameck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nameck 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 18 census records available for the last name Nameck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nameck 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nameck. 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 21 military records available for the last name Nameck. For the veterans among your Nameck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nameck lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Nameck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nameck in 1971 was 78, and 78 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nameck 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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