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Nejman Family History

Nejman Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): of German origin from the Polish adaptation of Neumann.

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


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Where is the Nejman family from?

You can see how Nejman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nejman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Nejman families living in New York. This was about 19% of all the recorded Nejman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nejman families in 1920.
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What did your Nejman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nejman. 54% of Nejman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nejman women worked as an Inspector.

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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
    54%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Bartender
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Nejman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Nejman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nejman 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Nejman. 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 159 military records available for the last name Nejman. For the veterans among your Nejman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nejman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Nejman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nejman in 1957 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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