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Niemir Family History

Niemir 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: Niemi, Nieder, Nimmer, Nier, Riemer, Nieman, Niemiec, Siemer, Wiemer

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Where is the Niemir family from?

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

There are 36 census records available for the last name Niemir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niemir 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Niemir. 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 24 military records available for the last name Niemir. For the veterans among your Niemir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niemir lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Niemir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Niemir in 1963 was 73, and 89 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niemir 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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