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Nemas Family History

Nemas 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, Nemes, Neas, Demas, Nemec, Ness, Neal, Damas, Naas, Demar

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Where is the Nemas family from?

You can see how Nemas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nemas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nemas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Nemas families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nemas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nemas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nemas 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 Nemas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Nemas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemas 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Nemas. 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 14 military records available for the last name Nemas. For the veterans among your Nemas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nemas lifespan?

Average Nemas life expectancy in 1979 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nemas 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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