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Nemar Family History

Nemar 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: Neman, Demar, Gemar, Semar, Nemer, Near, Lemar, Bear, Omar, Nemec

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Where is the Nemar family from?

You can see how Nemar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nemar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nemar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nemar family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Nemar's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Nemar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nemar 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 625 census records available for the last name Nemar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemar 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Nemar. 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 126 military records available for the last name Nemar. For the veterans among your Nemar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nemar lifespan?

Average Nemar life expectancy in 1995 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nemar 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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