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Naoum Family History

Naoum Surname Meaning

Arabic (the Levant, Egypt, and Maghreb): from a French-influenced variant of the Hebrew personal name Nahum borne by a minor Biblical prophet; its meaning is ‘consolation, comfort’.

Bearers of this surname are mostly Christians.

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


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Where is the Naoum family from?

You can see how Naoum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naoum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Naoum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Naoum families living in Michigan. This was about 18% of all the recorded Naoum's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Naoum families in 1920.
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What did your Naoum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carding was the top reported job for people in the USA named Naoum. 60% of Naoum men worked as a Carding.

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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

  • Carding
    60%
  • Janitor
    40%

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Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Naoum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naoum 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Naoum. 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 58 military records available for the last name Naoum. For the veterans among your Naoum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naoum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Naoum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Naoum in 1964 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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