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Nerth Family History

Nerth 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: North, Neth, Gerth, Kerth, Werth, Berth, Newth, Hertz, Kertz, Heath

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Where is the Nerth family from?

You can see how Nerth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerth family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Nerth families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 10 Nerth families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Nerth's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Nerth families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Nerth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerth 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Nerth. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nerth. For the veterans among your Nerth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerth lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nerth 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nerth

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