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Neimi Family History

Neimi 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: Neill, Niemi, Nurmi, Heim, Keim, Nims, Seim, Neri, Nelli, Nii

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Where is the Neimi family from?

You can see how Neimi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neimi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Neimi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Neimi families living in Michigan. This was about 30% of all the recorded Neimi's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Neimi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neimi 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 Neimi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neimi. 33% of Neimi men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Neimi women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neimi were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    28%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%

What Neimi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neimi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neimi 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Neimi. 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 122 military records available for the last name Neimi. For the veterans among your Neimi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neimi lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Neimi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Neimi in 1967 was 57, and 62 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neimi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neimi 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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