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Nemire Family History

Nemire 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: Lemire, Fesmire, Ingmire, Admire, Nemitz, Emile, Lemaire, Demare

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Where is the Nemire family from?

You can see how Nemire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nemire family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nemire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Nemire families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Nemire's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Nemire families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nemire 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 Nemire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nemire. 25% of Nemire men worked as an Owner and 72% of Nemire women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nemire were Renter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Owner
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Renter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nemire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemire 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Nemire. 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 125 military records available for the last name Nemire. For the veterans among your Nemire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nemire lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nemire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nemire in 1963 was 77, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nemire 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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