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Newmeir Family History

Newmeir 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: Nehmer, Nemer, Neumeier, Newmeyer, Newmyer, Nemec, Elmer, Helmer

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Where is the Newmeir family from?

You can see how Newmeir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newmeir family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Newmeir families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Newmeir family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Newmeir's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Newmeir families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Newmeir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newmeir 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Newmeir. 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 4 military records available for the last name Newmeir. For the veterans among your Newmeir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newmeir lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newmeir 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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