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Nuremberg Family History

Nuremberg 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: Nurenberg, Norenberg, Nurnberg, Nirenberg, Nerenberg, Lemberg

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Where is the Nuremberg family from?

You can see how Nuremberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nuremberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nuremberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Nuremberg families living in Massachusetts. This was about 76% of all the recorded Nuremberg's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nuremberg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Nuremberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nuremberg 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Nuremberg. 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 34 military records available for the last name Nuremberg. For the veterans among your Nuremberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nuremberg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Nuremberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nuremberg in 1967 was 56, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nuremberg 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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