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Nearl Family History

Nearl 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: Neal, Earl, Pearl, Neary, Near, Hearl, Neall, Kearl, Searl, Bear

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Where is the Nearl family from?

You can see how Nearl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nearl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Nearl families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Nearl families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nearl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nearl families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Nearl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nearl 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Nearl. 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 500 military records available for the last name Nearl. For the veterans among your Nearl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nearl lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1982, in the United States, Nearl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Nearl in 1981 was 79, and 89 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nearl 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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