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Nerzig Family History

Nerzig 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: Herzig, Nervig, Herzog, Neri, Fertig, Terzi, Derrig, Herrig, Herwig

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Where is the Nerzig family from?

You can see how Nerzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerzig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nerzig family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nerzig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nerzig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerzig 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 Nerzig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nerzig. 100% of Nerzig women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Nerzig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Nerzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerzig 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Nerzig. 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 16 military records available for the last name Nerzig. For the veterans among your Nerzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerzig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Nerzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nerzig in 1966 was 81, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nerzig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nerzig 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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