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Nehrlich Family History

Nehrlich 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: Ehrlich, Ehrich, Gerlich, Perlich, Erlich, Fenrich, Belich, Nehring

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Where is the Nehrlich family from?

You can see how Nehrlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehrlich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nehrlich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Nehrlich families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nehrlich's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nehrlich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nehrlich 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 Nehrlich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nehrlich. 100% of Nehrlich men worked as a Gardner.

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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

  • Gardner
    100%

What Nehrlich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Nehrlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehrlich 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Nehrlich. 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 61 military records available for the last name Nehrlich. For the veterans among your Nehrlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehrlich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Nehrlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nehrlich in 1964 was 41, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nehrlich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nehrlich 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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