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Neman Name Meaning

Arabic (the Levant): unexplained. Bearers of this surname are mainly Christians. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Neeman an occupational name meaning ‘treasurer’. Americanized form of North German Nemann a variant of Niemann ‘newcomer’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Neiman, Neyman, Nieman, Perman, Kelman, German, Neeman, Nyman, Seman

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Where is the Neman family from?

You can see how Neman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Neman families living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Neman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Neman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neman. 24% of Neman men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Neman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neman were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Neman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neman 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 645 immigration records available for the last name Neman. 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 447 military records available for the last name Neman. For the veterans among your Neman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Neman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Neman in 1953 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

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