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Niemy Family History

Niemy 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, Ney, Remy, Nims, Nies, Nie, Nier, Nieto, Nieman, Nimmo

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Where is the Niemy family from?

You can see how Niemy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niemy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Niemy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Niemy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Niemy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niemy 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 Niemy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niemy. 100% of Niemy men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Niemy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Niemy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niemy 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Niemy. 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 83 military records available for the last name Niemy. For the veterans among your Niemy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niemy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Niemy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Niemy in 1966 was 59, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niemy 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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