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Nemeier Family History

Nemeier 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: Niemeier, Neumeier, Demeter, Neumeyer, Meier, Neeser, Domeier, Neeper

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Where is the Nemeier family from?

You can see how Nemeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nemeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nemeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nemeier families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nemeier's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Nemeier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Nemeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemeier 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Nemeier. 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 12 military records available for the last name Nemeier. For the veterans among your Nemeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nemeier 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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