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Namphy Family History

Namphy 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: Rampey, Campoy, Namey, Sampey, Rampy, Kamp, Kampen, Nam, Nash, Napp

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Where is the Namphy family from?

You can see how Namphy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Namphy family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Namphy families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Namphy's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Namphy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Namphy 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 15 census records available for the last name Namphy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Namphy 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Namphy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Namphy. For the veterans among your Namphy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Namphy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Namphy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Namphy in 1974 was 75, and 92 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Namphy 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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