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Namken Family History

Namken 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: Kampen, Mammen, Kamen, Campen, Hammen, Marken, Nacke, Naden, Aken

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Where is the Namken family from?

You can see how Namken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Namken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Namken families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Namken's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Namken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Namken 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 Namken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Namken. 67% of Namken men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Namken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Namken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Namken 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Namken. 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 33 military records available for the last name Namken. For the veterans among your Namken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Namken lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Namken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Namken in 1959 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Namken 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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