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Namo Family History

Namo 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: Nam, Ramo, Mamo, Naso, Amo, Naro, Nemo, Ham, Bao, Ram

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Where is the Namo family from?

You can see how Namo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Namo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Namo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Namo family living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Namo's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Namo families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Namo 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 93 census records available for the last name Namo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Namo 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Namo. 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 16 military records available for the last name Namo. For the veterans among your Namo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Namo lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Namo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Namo in 1975 was 88, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Namo 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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