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Nernberg Family History

Nernberg 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: Nurnberg, Jernberg, Nuernberg, Nerenberg, Weinberg, Kornberg, Enberg

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Where is the Nernberg family from?

You can see how Nernberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nernberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nernberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Nernberg families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Nernberg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nernberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nernberg 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 Nernberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nernberg. 100% of Nernberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Nernberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Nernberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nernberg 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Nernberg. 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 29 military records available for the last name Nernberg. For the veterans among your Nernberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nernberg lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Nernberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nernberg in 1972 was 77, and 70 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nernberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nernberg 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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