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Nymeyer Family History

Nymeyer 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: Meyer, Neumeyer, Neyer, Niemeyer, Homeyer, Newmeyer, Neimeyer, Dreyer

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Where is the Nymeyer family from?

You can see how Nymeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nymeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nymeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Nymeyer families living in Indiana. This was about 56% of all the recorded Nymeyer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Nymeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nymeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nymeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nymeyer. 46% of Nymeyer men worked as a Farmer and 54% of Nymeyer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nymeyer were Farming and House Mother. .

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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
    46%
  • Farm Work
    19%
  • Builder
    19%
  • Farming
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    54%
  • Housework
    31%
  • House Mother
    16%
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Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Nymeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nymeyer 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Nymeyer. 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 37 military records available for the last name Nymeyer. For the veterans among your Nymeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nymeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nymeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nymeyer in 1963 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

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