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Nemerson Family History

Nemerson 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: Emerson, Peterson, Merson, Reierson, Enerson, Neeson, Emerton

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Where is the Nemerson family from?

You can see how Nemerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nemerson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nemerson family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nemerson's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Nemerson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nemerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nemerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nemerson. 100% of Nemerson men worked as a Cutter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cutter
    100%

What Nemerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Nemerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemerson 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Nemerson. 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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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Nemerson. For the veterans among your Nemerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nemerson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Nemerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nemerson in 1967 was 38, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nemerson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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