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Nemier Family History

Nemier 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: Neier, Nemer, Nemec, Mier, Netter, Necker, Demler, Venier, Remer

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Where is the Nemier family from?

You can see how Nemier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nemier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nemier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Nemier families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Nemier's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Nemier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nemier 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 Nemier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nemier. 56% of Nemier men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Nemier women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nemier were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Nemier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 820 census records available for the last name Nemier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemier 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Nemier. 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 346 military records available for the last name Nemier. For the veterans among your Nemier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nemier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nemier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nemier in 1964 was 82, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nemier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nemier 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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