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Niemec Family History

Niemec 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: Nemec, Niemiec, Niemi, Nieves, Nemes, Nieder, Nimmer, Riemer, Niesen

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Where is the Niemec family from?

You can see how Niemec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niemec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Niemec families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Niemec's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Niemec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niemec 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 Niemec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niemec. 100% of Niemec men worked as a Packer.

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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

  • Packer
    100%

What Niemec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Niemec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niemec 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Niemec. 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 36 military records available for the last name Niemec. For the veterans among your Niemec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niemec lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Niemec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Niemec in 1963 was 70, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niemec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niemec 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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