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Niemen Family History

Niemen 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: Niesen, Nieman, Siemen, Nemec, Niemi, Neman, Nieves, Nissen, Nemes

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Where is the Niemen family from?

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

What did your Niemen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Niemen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niemen 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Niemen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Niemen. For the veterans among your Niemen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niemen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Niemen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Niemen in 1964 was 63, and 90 in 1997.

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