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Nemo Family History

Nemo Surname Meaning

English: variant of Nimmo.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nemo family from?

You can see how Nemo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nemo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nemo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Nemo family living in Dunbartonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nemo's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Nemo families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nemo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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What did your Nemo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nemo. 34% of Nemo men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Nemo women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nemo were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Registered Nurse
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%

What Nemo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nemo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemo 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Nemo. 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 465 military records available for the last name Nemo. For the veterans among your Nemo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nemo lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Nemo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nemo in 1959 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nemo 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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