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Naums Family History

Naums 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: Naus, Nauss, Naum, Baum, Nam, Naas, Naves, Navas, Narum, Knaus

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Where is the Naums family from?

You can see how Naums families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naums family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Naums family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Naums's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Naums families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naums 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 21 census records available for the last name Naums. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naums 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 Naums. 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 2 military records available for the last name Naums. For the veterans among your Naums ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naums lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Naums life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Naums in 1972 was 82, and 99 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naums 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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