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Nerig Family History

Nerig 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: Neri, Nerio, Gerig, Nervig, Berg, Feig, Erie, Nevin, Merin, Hering

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Where is the Nerig family from?

You can see how Nerig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nerig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nerig family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nerig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nerig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerig 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 21 census records available for the last name Nerig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerig 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nerig. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nerig. For the veterans among your Nerig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerig lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2000, in the United States, Nerig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nerig in 1992 was 76, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nerig 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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