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Niemetz Family History

Niemetz 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: Nemetz, Niemuth, Niemela, Nemeth, Nemitz, Nemet, Nimtz, Hiemenz

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Where is the Niemetz family from?

You can see how Niemetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niemetz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Niemetz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Niemetz families living in Missouri. This was about 86% of all the recorded Niemetz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Niemetz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niemetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Niemetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niemetz. 50% of Niemetz men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

What Niemetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Niemetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niemetz 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Niemetz. 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 Niemetz. For the veterans among your Niemetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niemetz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Niemetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Niemetz in 1955 was 42, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niemetz 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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