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Nimesheim Family History

Nimesheim 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: Nesheim, Hillesheim, Nettesheim, Zingsheim, Manheim, Oppenheim

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Where is the Nimesheim family from?

You can see how Nimesheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimesheim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nimesheim family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nimesheim's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nimesheim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nimesheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Nimesheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimesheim 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Nimesheim. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nimesheim. For the veterans among your Nimesheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nimesheim lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1998, in the United States, Nimesheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nimesheim in 1952 was 50, and 90 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nimesheim 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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