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Neima Family History

Neima 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: Neiman, Neira, Shima, Neill, Neman, Leiman, Niwa, Heim, Zima, Keim

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Where is the Neima family from?

You can see how Neima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neima family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Neima families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Neima's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Neima families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neima 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 Neima ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Neima. 100% of Neima men worked as a Merchant.

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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 1921

  • Merchant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Neima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neima 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Neima. 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 Neima. For the veterans among your Neima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neima lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Neima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Neima in 1964 was 69, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neima 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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