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Nimie Family History

Nimie 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: Nice, Niemi, Nims, Nie, Limke, Nimmer, Dixie, Nimmo, Simic, Nibbe

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Where is the Nimie family from?

You can see how Nimie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nimie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Nimie family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nimie's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Nimie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nimie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Nimie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Nimie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimie 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nimie. 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 23 military records available for the last name Nimie. For the veterans among your Nimie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nimie lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Nimie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nimie in 1974 was 72, and 72 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nimie 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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