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Niemiec Family History

Niemiec Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): ethnic name from Polish Niemiec ‘German’ (see Nemec).

This surname is also found among Rusyns (Lemkos).

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


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Where is the Niemiec family from?

You can see how Niemiec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niemiec family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niemiec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Niemiec families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Niemiec's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Niemiec families in 1880.
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What did your Niemiec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niemiec. 38% of Niemiec men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Niemiec women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niemiec were New Worker and Housework.

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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
    38%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    10%
  • Maid
    9%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Housework
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Niemiec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niemiec 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Niemiec. 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 Niemiec. For the veterans among your Niemiec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niemiec lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Niemiec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Niemiec in 1956 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

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