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Nehmi Family History

Nehmi 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: Rehm, Niemi, Nurmi, Neri, Gehm, Nelli, Zehm, Nehmer, Dehm, Kehm

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Where is the Nehmi family from?

You can see how Nehmi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehmi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nehmi family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nehmi's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Nehmi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nehmi 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 24 census records available for the last name Nehmi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehmi 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Nehmi. 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 6 military records available for the last name Nehmi. For the veterans among your Nehmi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehmi lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Nehmi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nehmi in 1979 was 81, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nehmi 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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