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Nerr Family History

Nerr 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: Kerr, Herr, Neri, Neer, Perr, Serr, Norr, Zerr, Narr, Derr

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Where is the Nerr family from?

You can see how Nerr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerr family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nerr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 9 Nerr families living in Sutherland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nerr's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Nerr families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerr 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 Nerr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nerr. 50% of Nerr men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nerr women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Nerr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Nerr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerr 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Nerr. 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 359 military records available for the last name Nerr. For the veterans among your Nerr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerr lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1978, in the United States, Nerr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nerr in 1970 was 74, and 78 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nerr 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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