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Neman Family History

Neman Surname Meaning

Arabic (the Levant): unexplained. Bearers of this surname are mainly Christians.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Neeman an occupational name meaning ‘treasurer’.

Americanized form of North German Nemann a variant of Niemann ‘newcomer’.

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


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You can see how Neman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Neman families living in Berkshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Neman's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Neman families in 1891.
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What did your Neman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neman. 100% of Neman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Neman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neman 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 645 immigration records available for the last name Neman. 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 447 military records available for the last name Neman. For the veterans among your Neman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Neman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Neman in 1953 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neman 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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