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Nearon Family History

Nearon 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: Fearon, Neaton, Nealon, Neason, Naron, Negron, Hearon, Baron, Hearn

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Where is the Nearon family from?

You can see how Nearon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nearon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nearon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Nearon families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nearon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Nearon families in 1891.
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What did your Nearon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Partner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nearon. 100% of Nearon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nearon women worked as a Partner.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Partner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 897 census records available for the last name Nearon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nearon 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Nearon. 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 122 military records available for the last name Nearon. For the veterans among your Nearon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nearon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nearon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nearon in 1963 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nearon 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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