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Nemkin Family History

Nemkin 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: Temkin, Nelkin, Newlin, Neman, Nevin, Elkin, Belkin, Simkin, Henkin

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Where is the Nemkin family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nemkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Nemkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemkin 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Nemkin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nemkin. For the veterans among your Nemkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nemkin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1983, in the United States, Nemkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nemkin in 1969 was 54, and 64 in 1983.

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