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Nimek Family History

Nimek 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: Simek, Nemec, Nice, Nims, Nies, Witek, Domek, Nemes, Nie, Ozimek

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Where is the Nimek family from?

You can see how Nimek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimek family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nimek families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Nimek's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Nimek families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Nimek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimek 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Nimek. 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 Nimek. For the veterans among your Nimek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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