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Nineman Family History

Nineman 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: Nieman, Lineman, Wineman, Fineman, Hineman, Ninneman, Kinman, Neman

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Where is the Nineman family from?

You can see how Nineman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nineman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nineman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Nineman families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nineman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Nineman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Nineman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nineman 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Nineman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Nineman. For the veterans among your Nineman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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