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Nonnemaker Family History

Nonnemaker 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: Nonemaker, Nunemaker, Nonnemacher, Nonnenmacher, Pannebaker

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Where is the Nonnemaker family from?

You can see how Nonnemaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nonnemaker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nonnemaker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Nonnemaker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 61% of all the recorded Nonnemaker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nonnemaker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nonnemaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nonnemaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nonnemaker. 40% of Nonnemaker men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nonnemaker women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Nonnemaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 791 census records available for the last name Nonnemaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nonnemaker 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Nonnemaker. 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 196 military records available for the last name Nonnemaker. For the veterans among your Nonnemaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nonnemaker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nonnemaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nonnemaker in 1962 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nonnemaker 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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