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Neimann Family History

Neimann Surname Meaning

German: variant of Neumann ‘newcomer’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Neimann family from?

You can see how Neimann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neimann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neimann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Neimann families living in Indiana. This was about 17% of all the recorded Neimann's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Neimann families in 1880.
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What did your Neimann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neimann. 38% of Neimann men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Neimann women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neimann were Machinist and School Teacher.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • School Teacher
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Neimann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neimann 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Neimann. 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 826 military records available for the last name Neimann. For the veterans among your Neimann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neimann lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Neimann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Neimann in 1961 was 66, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neimann 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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