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Newmier Family History

Newmier 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: Newmyer, Nehmer, Neier, Nemer, Neumaier, Neumeier, Newmeyer, Nemec

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Where is the Newmier family from?

You can see how Newmier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newmier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Newmier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Newmier family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Newmier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Newmier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newmier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newmier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newmier. 43% of Newmier men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Newmier women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newmier were Steam Fitter and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Steam Fitter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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What Newmier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Newmier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newmier 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Newmier. 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 43 military records available for the last name Newmier. For the veterans among your Newmier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newmier lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Newmier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Newmier in 1970 was 51, and 78 in 2002.

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