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Neems Family History

Neems 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: Nelms, Neels, Nees, Teems, Weems, Needs, Deems, Lees, Ness, Hees

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Where is the Neems family from?

You can see how Neems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neems family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Neems families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Neems families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Neems's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Neems families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neems 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 Neems ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Neems. 100% of Neems men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 50% of Neems women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neems 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Neems. 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 63 military records available for the last name Neems. For the veterans among your Neems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neems lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Neems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Neems in 1971 was 32, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neems 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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