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Nameth Family History

Nameth Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Hungarian Németh ‘German’ (see Nemeth).

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


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Where is the Nameth family from?

You can see how Nameth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nameth family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nameth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 7 Nameth families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nameth's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nameth families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nameth 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 Nameth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nameth. 30% of Nameth men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Nameth women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nameth were New Worker and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Miner
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Servant
    24%
  • Maid
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nameth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nameth 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Nameth. 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 312 military records available for the last name Nameth. For the veterans among your Nameth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nameth lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Nameth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nameth in 1959 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nameth 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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