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Neimer Family History

Neimer 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: Leimer, Weimer, Nehmer, Heimer, Neier, Geimer, Reimer, Eimer, Neider

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Where is the Neimer family from?

You can see how Neimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Neimer families living in Indiana. This was about 45% of all the recorded Neimer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Neimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neimer 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 Neimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neimer. 20% of Neimer men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Engineer
    14%

What Neimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Neimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neimer 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Neimer. 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 176 military records available for the last name Neimer. For the veterans among your Neimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neimer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Neimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Neimer in 1965 was 56, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neimer 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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