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Neimeth Family History

Neimeth 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: Nemeth, Nesseth, Zeimet, Nemetz, Nesmith, Nemet, Nameth, Nemec

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Where is the Neimeth family from?

You can see how Neimeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neimeth family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Neimeth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Neimeth family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neimeth's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Neimeth families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neimeth 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 Neimeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neimeth. 100% of Neimeth 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
    100%

What Neimeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Neimeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neimeth 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Neimeth. 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 40 military records available for the last name Neimeth. For the veterans among your Neimeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neimeth lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Neimeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Neimeth in 1974 was 51, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neimeth 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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