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Nehmzow Family History

Nehmzow 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: Nehmer, Nedrow, Semrow, Nemo, Zamzow, Demlow, Nemec, Nestor, Herzog

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Where is the Nehmzow family from?

You can see how Nehmzow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehmzow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nehmzow families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nehmzow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nehmzow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nehmzow 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 Nehmzow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nehmzow. 100% of Nehmzow men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Nehmzow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Nehmzow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehmzow 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Nehmzow. 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 28 military records available for the last name Nehmzow. For the veterans among your Nehmzow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehmzow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Nehmzow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nehmzow in 1969 was 68, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nehmzow 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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