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Nirmaier Family History

Nirmaier 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: Neumaier, Widmaier, Niemeier, Nimmer, Cormier, Maier, Niemiec

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Where is the Nirmaier family from?

You can see how Nirmaier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nirmaier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nirmaier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nirmaier families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nirmaier's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Nirmaier families in 1880.
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What did your Nirmaier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lather and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nirmaier. 43% of Nirmaier men worked as a Lather and 100% of Nirmaier women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Lather
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Accountant
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Nirmaier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Nirmaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nirmaier 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Nirmaier. 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 108 military records available for the last name Nirmaier. For the veterans among your Nirmaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nirmaier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Nirmaier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nirmaier in 1964 was 66, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nirmaier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nirmaier 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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