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Nueman Family History

Nueman 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: Neman, Nieman, Neeman, Norman, Notman, Trueman, Putman, Rudman

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Where is the Nueman family from?

You can see how Nueman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nueman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nueman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Nueman families living in Maryland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Nueman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Nueman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nueman 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 Nueman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nueman. 25% of Nueman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Nueman women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nueman were Farming and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farming
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Nueman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Nueman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nueman 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Nueman. 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 86 military records available for the last name Nueman. For the veterans among your Nueman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nueman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Nueman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Nueman in 1963 was 83, and 74 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nueman 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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