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Nemoy Family History

Nemoy 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: Nemo, Nemec, Moy, Leroy, Ney, Neman, Lemon, Remy, Demay, Demory

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Where is the Nemoy family from?

You can see how Nemoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nemoy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Nemoy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Nemoy families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nemoy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nemoy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nemoy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nemoy ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Nemoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemoy 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Nemoy. 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 11 military records available for the last name Nemoy. For the veterans among your Nemoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nemoy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Nemoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Nemoy in 1968 was 80, and 82 in 2002.

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