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Nemzek Family History

Nemzek 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: Nemcek, Nemec, Bezek, Netzel, Nemes, Netzer, Rezek, Dembek, Jezek

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Where is the Nemzek family from?

You can see how Nemzek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nemzek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nemzek families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nemzek's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nemzek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nemzek 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 Nemzek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardener and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nemzek. 100% of Nemzek men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Nemzek women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Nemzek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Nemzek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemzek 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Nemzek. 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 55 military records available for the last name Nemzek. For the veterans among your Nemzek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nemzek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Nemzek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nemzek in 1967 was 74, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nemzek 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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