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Nems Family History

Nems 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: Ness, Nims, Nemes, Neis, Nelms, Nees, Neas, Ems, Nemo, Reis

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Where is the Nems family from?

You can see how Nems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nems family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nems families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Nems families living in Wisconsin. This was about 55% of all the recorded Nems's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nems families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Nems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nems 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 Nems. 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 176 military records available for the last name Nems. For the veterans among your Nems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nems lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Nems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nems in 1992 was 71, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nems 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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