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Nehren Family History

Nehren 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: Zehren, Ehren, Nerren, Herren, Nehring, Wehrer, Kehrer, Behrens

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Where is the Nehren family from?

You can see how Nehren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nehren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Nehren families living in Maryland. This was about 43% of all the recorded Nehren's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Nehren families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Nehren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehren 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Nehren. 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 66 military records available for the last name Nehren. For the veterans among your Nehren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehren lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Nehren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Nehren in 1969 was 67, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nehren 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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