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Nemann Family History

Nemann 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: Neman, Demann, Neumann, Niemann, Newmann, Hemann, Mann, Ehmann

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Where is the Nemann family from?

You can see how Nemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nemann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nemann families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nemann's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Nemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nemann 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 Nemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nemann. 100% of Nemann men worked as a Plumber and 100% of Nemann women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Plumber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Nemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Nemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemann 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Nemann. 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 31 military records available for the last name Nemann. For the veterans among your Nemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nemann lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Nemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nemann in 1969 was 60, and 90 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nemann 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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