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Nemith Family History

Nemith 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: Nesmith, Nemeth, Nemitz, Smith, Weith, Niemuth, Neth, Keith, Nemetz

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Where is the Nemith family from?

You can see how Nemith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nemith family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nemith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Nemith families living in Ohio. This was about 28% of all the recorded Nemith's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nemith families in 1920.
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What did your Nemith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nemith. 41% of Nemith men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Nemith women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nemith were Miner and Housewife. .

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
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Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Nemith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemith 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Nemith. 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 205 military records available for the last name Nemith. For the veterans among your Nemith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nemith lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Nemith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nemith in 1943 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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