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Nemayer Family History

Nemayer 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: Neumayer, Mayer, Neumeyer, Metayer, Neyer, Niemeyer, Nemer, Hemauer

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Where is the Nemayer family from?

You can see how Nemayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nemayer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Nemayer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nemayer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nemayer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nemayer 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 20 census records available for the last name Nemayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemayer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nemayer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Nemayer. For the veterans among your Nemayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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