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Nehman Family History

Nehman 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, Newman, Neeman, Neiman, Wehman, Neyman, Nejman, Hehman, Rehman

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Where is the Nehman family from?

You can see how Nehman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nehman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Nehman families living in Nebraska. This was about 31% of all the recorded Nehman's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Nehman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nehman 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 Nehman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nehman. 63% of Nehman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nehman women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Salesman
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Nehman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Nehman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehman 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Nehman. 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 45 military records available for the last name Nehman. For the veterans among your Nehman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nehman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nehman in 1964 was 63, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nehman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nehman 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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