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Neemes Family History

Neemes 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: Nemes, Nemec, Hermes, Nieves, Neves, Remes, Neese, Neeser, Reeves

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Where is the Neemes family from?

You can see how Neemes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neemes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Neemes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Neemes families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 41% of all the recorded Neemes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Neemes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neemes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neemes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Neemes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neemes 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Neemes. 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 17 military records available for the last name Neemes. For the veterans among your Neemes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neemes lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Neemes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Neemes in 1961 was 53, and 88 in 2000.

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