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Nemy Family History

Nemy 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: Ney, Remy, Nery, Nemo, Neve, Kemp, Rey, Nemec, Ness, Hey

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Where is the Nemy family from?

You can see how Nemy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nemy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nemy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Nemy family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nemy's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Nemy families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Nemy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemy 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Nemy. 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 15 military records available for the last name Nemy. For the veterans among your Nemy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nemy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Nemy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nemy in 1969 was 89, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nemy 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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