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Nemton Family History

Nemton 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: Newton, Neaton, Seaton, Elton, Nestor, Fenton, Felton, Denton, Henton

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Where is the Nemton family from?

You can see how Nemton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nemton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Nemton family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nemton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nemton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Nemton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemton 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nemton. 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 7 military records available for the last name Nemton. For the veterans among your Nemton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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