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Nearpass Family History

Nearpass 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: Nehrbass, Malpass, De Pass, Repass, Serpas, Serfass, Bearss, Respass

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Where is the Nearpass family from?

You can see how Nearpass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nearpass family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nearpass families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Nearpass families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Nearpass's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nearpass families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nearpass 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 Nearpass ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Nurse Aid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nearpass. 60% of Nearpass men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Nearpass women worked as a Nurse Aid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nearpass were Farmer and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse Aid
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Nearpass family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nearpass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nearpass 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Nearpass. 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 121 military records available for the last name Nearpass. For the veterans among your Nearpass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nearpass lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Nearpass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nearpass in 1959 was 81, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nearpass 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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