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Nearhoff Family History

Nearhoff 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: Nearhoof, Neuhoff, Nearhood, Karhoff, Verhoff, Mehrhoff, Nemeroff

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Where is the Nearhoff family from?

You can see how Nearhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nearhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nearhoff families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nearhoff families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nearhoff's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Nearhoff families in 1880.
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What did your Nearhoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Nearhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nearhoff 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Nearhoff. 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 73 military records available for the last name Nearhoff. For the veterans among your Nearhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nearhoff lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Nearhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nearhoff in 1953 was 48, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nearhoff 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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