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Nemmo Family History

Nemmo 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: Nimmo, Lemmo, Nemo, Nemec, Neman, Nemes, Temme, Emm, Demko, Hemme

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Where is the Nemmo family from?

You can see how Nemmo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nemmo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nemmo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Nemmo family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nemmo's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Nemmo families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nemmo 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 407 census records available for the last name Nemmo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemmo 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Nemmo. 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 28 military records available for the last name Nemmo. For the veterans among your Nemmo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nemmo lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1984, in the United States, Nemmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nemmo in 1977 was 78, and 78 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nemmo 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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