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Nehme Family History

Nehme Surname Meaning

German: possibly a habitational name from a place called Nehmen in former East Prussia.

Arabic (mainly Lebanon): unexplained.

Bearers of this surname are mostly Christians.

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


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You can see how Nehme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehme family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nehme family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Nehme's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Nehme families in 1920.
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There are 57 military records available for the last name Nehme. For the veterans among your Nehme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehme lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Nehme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nehme in 1977 was 62, and 90 in 2004.

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