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Nemez Family History

Nemez 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: Nemec, Nemes, Nemetz, Nemer, Nemet, Neve, Neman, Nebel, Jerez, Remer

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Where is the Nemez family from?

You can see how Nemez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nemez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nemez families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nemez families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Nemez's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nemez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nemez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nemez ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Nemez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemez 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Nemez. 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 26 military records available for the last name Nemez. For the veterans among your Nemez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nemez lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1984, in the United States, Nemez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nemez in 1966 was 79, and 90 in 1984.

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