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Nommsen Family History

Nommsen 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: Mommsen, Lommen, Oommen, Ommen, Momsen, Somsen, Norman, Nolen, Sommer

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Where is the Nommsen family from?

You can see how Nommsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nommsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nommsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Nommsen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nommsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nommsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Nommsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nommsen 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Nommsen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nommsen. For the veterans among your Nommsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nommsen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nommsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Nommsen in 1958 was 49, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nommsen 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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