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Nehemiah Family History

Nehemiah 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: Jeremiah, Nahmias, Neeman, Nesmith, Nessmith, Jeremias, Geremia

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Where is the Nehemiah family from?

You can see how Nehemiah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehemiah family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nehemiah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Nehemiah families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nehemiah's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nehemiah families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nehemiah 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 Nehemiah ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nehemiah. 100% of Nehemiah women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Nehemiah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 559 census records available for the last name Nehemiah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehemiah 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Nehemiah. 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 232 military records available for the last name Nehemiah. For the veterans among your Nehemiah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehemiah lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Nehemiah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nehemiah in 1968 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nehemiah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nehemiah 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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