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Neema Family History

Neema Surname 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: Neeman, Niemi, Neman, Beeman, Newman, Neese, Nieman, Neet, Nesta

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Neema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neema 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Neema. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Neema. For the veterans among your Neema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neema lifespan?

Average Neema life expectancy in 1985 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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