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Nimana Family History

Nimana 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: Niman, Neman, Umana, Nyman, Nieman, Wiman, Pizana, Piana, Siman

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Where is the Nimana family from?

You can see how Nimana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimana family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Nimana families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Nimana's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Nimana families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Nimana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimana 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 Nimana. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nimana. For the veterans among your Nimana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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