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Numes Family History

Numes 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: Nemes, Nunes, Humes, James, Nemec, Ames, Naves, Nims, Nies, Nuss

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Where is the Numes family from?

You can see how Numes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Numes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Numes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Numes families living in Cheshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Numes's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Numes families in 1891.
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What did your Numes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Numes. 59% of Numes men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    59%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Orchardist
    17%

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Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Numes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Numes 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Numes. 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 45 military records available for the last name Numes. For the veterans among your Numes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Numes lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Numes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Numes in 1993 was 104, and 65 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Numes 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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