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Nering Family History

Nering 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: Hering, Nehring, Bering, Neering, Nearing, Dering, Gering, Spring

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Where is the Nering family from?

You can see how Nering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nering family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nering families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nering family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nering's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nering families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nering 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 Nering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nering. 29% of Nering men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nering women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Collector
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Nering family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nering 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Nering. 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 232 military records available for the last name Nering. For the veterans among your Nering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nering lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Nering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Nering in 1951 was 34, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nering 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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