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Nemeyer Family History

Nemeyer 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: Neumeyer, Niemeyer, Newmeyer, Neimeyer, Meyer, Demeter, Neeser, Neyer

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Where is the Nemeyer family from?

You can see how Nemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nemeyer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nemeyer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Nemeyer families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nemeyer's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Nemeyer families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nemeyer 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 Nemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nemeyer. 32% of Nemeyer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nemeyer women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Nemeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemeyer 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Nemeyer. 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 260 military records available for the last name Nemeyer. For the veterans among your Nemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nemeyer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Nemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nemeyer in 1960 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nemeyer 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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