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Nerlien Family History

Nerlien 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: Berlin, Newlin, Merlin, Serlin, Perlin, Terrien, Norlin, Berrien

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Where is the Nerlien family from?

You can see how Nerlien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerlien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nerlien family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Nerlien's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nerlien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerlien 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 Nerlien ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%

What Nerlien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Nerlien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerlien 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Nerlien. 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 24 military records available for the last name Nerlien. For the veterans among your Nerlien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerlien lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Nerlien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nerlien in 1964 was 80, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nerlien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nerlien 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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