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Nunemacher Family History

Nunemacher 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: Nunemaker, Nonnemacher, Wannemacher, Nonnenmacher, Hutmacher

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Where is the Nunemacher family from?

You can see how Nunemacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nunemacher family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nunemacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Nunemacher families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nunemacher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nunemacher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nunemacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nunemacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nunemacher. 45% of Nunemacher men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Nunemacher women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nunemacher were Farm Hand and Teacher.

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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
    45%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Hand
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Nunemacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nunemacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nunemacher 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Nunemacher. 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 381 military records available for the last name Nunemacher. For the veterans among your Nunemacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nunemacher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nunemacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nunemacher in 1964 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nunemacher 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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