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Nemkey Family History

Nemkey 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: Nemec, Necker, Newey, Berkey, Nemes, Emley, Remke, Empey, Demey

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Where is the Nemkey family from?

You can see how Nemkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nemkey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nemkey family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Nemkey's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Nemkey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nemkey 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 19 census records available for the last name Nemkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemkey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nemkey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nemkey. For the veterans among your Nemkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nemkey lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1985, in the United States, Nemkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nemkey in 1974 was 80, and 89 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nemkey 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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