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Nieme Family History

Nieme 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: Niemi, Niece, Niese, Neve, Nemec, Nice, Nieves, Miele, Nims, Nies

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Where is the Nieme family from?

You can see how Nieme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieme family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Nieme families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nieme families living in Massachusetts. This was about 17% of all the recorded Nieme's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Nieme families in 1920.
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What did your Nieme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nieme. 50% of Nieme men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nieme women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Miner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Nieme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieme 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Nieme. 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 125 military records available for the last name Nieme. For the veterans among your Nieme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nieme lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1997, in the United States, Nieme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Nieme in 1957 was 39, and 58 in 1997.

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