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Nemser Family History

Nemser 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: Nesser, Neeser, Neuser, Neiser, Nemer, Messer, Nemec, Noser, Netter

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Where is the Nemser family from?

You can see how Nemser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nemser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Nemser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Nemser families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nemser's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Nemser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nemser 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 Nemser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nemser. 50% of Nemser men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Nemser 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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Dentist
    30%
  • Lawyer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Nemser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Nemser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemser 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Nemser. 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 345 military records available for the last name Nemser. For the veterans among your Nemser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nemser lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Nemser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nemser in 1961 was 58, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nemser 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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