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Mcnemar Family History

Mcnemar Surname Meaning

Probably Irish: variant of McNamara.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcnemar family from?

You can see how Mcnemar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnemar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnemar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Mcnemar families living in Virginia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mcnemar's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Mcnemar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnemar 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 Mcnemar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcnemar. 43% of Mcnemar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mcnemar women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Mcnemar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcnemar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnemar 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Mcnemar. 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 835 military records available for the last name Mcnemar. For the veterans among your Mcnemar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnemar lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Mcnemar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mcnemar in 1948 was 38, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcnemar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcnemar 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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