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Nearer Family History

Nearer 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: Searer, Bearer, Beaver, Leader, Naber, Netter, Necker, Beaber, Weaver

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Where is the Nearer family from?

You can see how Nearer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nearer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nearer families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Nearer families living in Alabama. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nearer's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Nearer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nearer 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 Nearer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nearer. 100% of Nearer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Nearer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nearer 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 Nearer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 761 military records available for the last name Nearer. For the veterans among your Nearer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nearer lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Nearer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nearer in 1979 was 78, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nearer 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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