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Nehmann Family History

Nehmann 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: Ehmann, Lehmann, Rehmann, Neumann, Newmann, Neman, Bermann, Ruhmann

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Where is the Nehmann family from?

You can see how Nehmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nehmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Nehmann families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nehmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nehmann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Nehmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehmann 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Nehmann. 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 43 military records available for the last name Nehmann. For the veterans among your Nehmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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