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Nimetz Family History

Nimetz 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: Nemetz, Nimtz, Nietz, Metz, Netz, Lietz, Nieto, Zimet, Fietz, Nemeth

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Where is the Nimetz family from?

You can see how Nimetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimetz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nimetz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Nimetz families living in Kansas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nimetz's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Nimetz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nimetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nimetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nimetz. 50% of Nimetz men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Nimetz women worked as an Office Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Painter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Nimetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Nimetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimetz 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Nimetz. 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 83 military records available for the last name Nimetz. For the veterans among your Nimetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nimetz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nimetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nimetz in 1955 was 49, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nimetz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nimetz 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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