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Nachim Family History

Nachim Name 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: Jachim, Hashim, Machi, Rahim, Joachim, Machin, Nacht, Chim, Nahm

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Where is the Nachim family from?

You can see how Nachim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nachim family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Nachim families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Nachim family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nachim's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Nachim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nachim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nachim ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nachim ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Nachim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nachim 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Nachim. 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 15 military records available for the last name Nachim. For the veterans among your Nachim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nachim lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Nachim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nachim in 1967 was 75, and 100 in 1995.

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