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Nertz Family History

Nertz 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: Hertz, Kertz, Netz, Nortz, Gertz, Mertz, Neitz, Bertz, Vertz, Ertz

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Where is the Nertz family from?

You can see how Nertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nertz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nertz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Nertz families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nertz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Nertz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nertz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Nertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nertz 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Nertz. 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 21 military records available for the last name Nertz. For the veterans among your Nertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nertz lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1985, in the United States, Nertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nertz in 1982 was 57, and 83 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nertz 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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