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Nehmens Family History

Nehmens 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: Nemes, Behrens, Neuens, Nehmer, Mehrens, Hermens, Nemmers, Ehmen

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Where is the Nehmens family from?

You can see how Nehmens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehmens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Nehmens families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nehmens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nehmens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nehmens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Nehmens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehmens 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Nehmens. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nehmens. For the veterans among your Nehmens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehmens lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Nehmens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nehmens in 1961 was 46, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nehmens 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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