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Nemmers Family History

Nemmers Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: patronymic from Nemmert itself a variant of Nembhard.

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


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Where is the Nemmers family from?

You can see how Nemmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nemmers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nemmers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Nemmers families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Nemmers's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nemmers families in 1911.
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What did your Nemmers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nemmers. 24% of Nemmers men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Nemmers women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nemmers were Labor and Assistant.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Sales Clerk
    23%
  • Assistant
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nemmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemmers 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Nemmers. 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 318 military records available for the last name Nemmers. For the veterans among your Nemmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nemmers lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Nemmers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nemmers in 1961 was 55, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nemmers 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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