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Nerris Family History

Nerris 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: Norris, Ferris, Terris, Perris, Merris, Morris, Harris, Terres, Neri

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Where is the Nerris family from?

You can see how Nerris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Nerris families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Nerris families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nerris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nerris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerris 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 Nerris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nerris. 62% of Nerris men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nerris 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
    62%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Foreman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Nerris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Nerris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerris 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Nerris. 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 55 military records available for the last name Nerris. For the veterans among your Nerris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerris lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Nerris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nerris in 1968 was 77, and 86 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nerris 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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