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Nemyre Family History

Nemyre 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: Lemire, Demare, Demore, Nemer, Lemere, Eyre, Myre, Smyre, Temple

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Where is the Nemyre family from?

You can see how Nemyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nemyre family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nemyre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Nemyre families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nemyre's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nemyre families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Nemyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemyre 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nemyre. 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 73 military records available for the last name Nemyre. For the veterans among your Nemyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nemyre lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Nemyre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nemyre in 1974 was 71, and 84 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nemyre 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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