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Nehrmeyer Family History

Nehrmeyer Name 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: Neumeyer, Newmeyer, Wehmeyer, Neimeyer, Wedemeyer, Schreyer, Nehmer

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Where is the Nehrmeyer family from?

You can see how Nehrmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehrmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nehrmeyer family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nehrmeyer's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Nehrmeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nehrmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nehrmeyer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nehrmeyer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Nehrmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehrmeyer 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Nehrmeyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Nehrmeyer. For the veterans among your Nehrmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehrmeyer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Nehrmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nehrmeyer in 1969 was 77, and 67 in 1995.

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