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Nunamaker Family History

Nunamaker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Nonnenmacher.

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


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Where is the Nunamaker family from?

You can see how Nunamaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nunamaker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nunamaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Nunamaker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Nunamaker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nunamaker families in 1840.
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What did your Nunamaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nunamaker. 24% of Nunamaker men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Nunamaker women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nunamaker were Carpenter and Typist.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Typist
    14%

What Nunamaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nunamaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nunamaker 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Nunamaker. 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 770 military records available for the last name Nunamaker. For the veterans among your Nunamaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nunamaker lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Nunamaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nunamaker in 1956 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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