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Nuer Family History

Nuer 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: Duer, Buer, Nier, Luer, Auer, Neer, Suer, Nauer, Nufer, Neuer

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Where is the Nuer family from?

You can see how Nuer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nuer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nuer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Nuer families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Nuer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nuer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nuer 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 153 census records available for the last name Nuer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nuer 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 Nuer. 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 28 military records available for the last name Nuer. For the veterans among your Nuer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nuer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Nuer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Nuer in 1976 was 71, and 66 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nuer 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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