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Nemm Family History

Nemm 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: Emm, Lemm, Hemm, Nemo, Helm, Ramm, Neve, Kemp, Nemec, Ness

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Where is the Nemm family from?

You can see how Nemm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nemm family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nemm family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nemm's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nemm families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nemm 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 65 census records available for the last name Nemm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemm 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Nemm. 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 14 military records available for the last name Nemm. For the veterans among your Nemm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nemm lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Nemm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Nemm in 1970 was 80, and 89 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nemm 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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