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Niemeller Family History

Niemeller 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: Niemeyer, Niemeier, Meller, Neller, Niemela, Lemelle, Bemiller

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Where is the Niemeller family from?

You can see how Niemeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niemeller family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Niemeller families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Niemeller's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Niemeller families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Niemeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niemeller 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Niemeller. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Niemeller. For the veterans among your Niemeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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