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Neimy Family History

Neimy 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: Neily, Neill, Ney, Remy, Heim, Keim, Newey, Nims, Seim, Newby

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Where is the Neimy family from?

You can see how Neimy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neimy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Neimy families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Neimy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Neimy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neimy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Neimy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neimy 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Neimy. 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 33 military records available for the last name Neimy. For the veterans among your Neimy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neimy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Neimy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Neimy in 1970 was 75, and 87 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neimy 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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