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Nemis Family History

Nemis 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: Remis, Nemes, Neis, Nelis, Nevis, Bemis, Reis, Lewis, Melis, Nemec

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Where is the Nemis family from?

You can see how Nemis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nemis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Nemis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nemis family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nemis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nemis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nemis 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 Nemis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nemis. 34% of Nemis men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Miner
    34%

What Nemis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Nemis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemis 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Nemis. 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 81 military records available for the last name Nemis. For the veterans among your Nemis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nemis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Nemis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nemis in 1967 was 56, and 84 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nemis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nemis 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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