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Nimec Family History

Nimec 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: Nemec, Niec, Nice, Nims, Nies, Nemes, Nie, Nimmer, Nier, Rimer

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Where is the Nimec family from?

You can see how Nimec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimec family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nimec families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nimec families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nimec's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nimec families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nimec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Nimec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Nimec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimec 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Nimec. 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 17 military records available for the last name Nimec. For the veterans among your Nimec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nimec lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nimec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nimec in 1964 was 74, and 91 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nimec 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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