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Niemann Family History

Niemann Surname Meaning

German: northern variant of Neumann ‘newcomer’ from Middle Low German nie ‘new’ + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Niemann family from?

You can see how Niemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niemann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Niemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Niemann families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Niemann's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Niemann families in 1891.
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What did your Niemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Niemann. 100% of Niemann women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Niemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niemann 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Niemann. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Niemann. For the veterans among your Niemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niemann lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Niemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Niemann in 1941 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niemann 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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