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Nehrenz Family History

Nehrenz 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: Nehring, Behrens, Mehrens, Zehren, Behrend, Ferenz, Ehren, Lohrenz

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Where is the Nehrenz family from?

You can see how Nehrenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehrenz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nehrenz families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nehrenz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nehrenz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nehrenz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Nehrenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehrenz 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Nehrenz. 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 82 military records available for the last name Nehrenz. For the veterans among your Nehrenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehrenz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Nehrenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Nehrenz in 1963 was 57, and 64 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nehrenz 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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