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Nearn Family History

Nearn Surname Meaning

variant of Nairn.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Nearn family from?

You can see how Nearn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nearn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nearn families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Nearn families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Nearn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nearn families in 1891.
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What did your Nearn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Printer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nearn. 100% of Nearn men worked as a Master Printer and 100% of Nearn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Printer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nearn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nearn 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Nearn. 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 282 military records available for the last name Nearn. For the veterans among your Nearn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nearn lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Nearn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nearn in 1944 was 23, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nearn 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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