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Nears Family History

Nears Surname Meaning

variant of Nares.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Nears family from?

You can see how Nears families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nears family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nears families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Nears families living in Essex. This was about 47% of all the recorded Nears's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Nears families in 1891.
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What did your Nears ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Grocers Manager Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nears. 100% of Nears men worked as a Grocers Manager Retired and 91% of Nears women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Grocers Manager Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Paid
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nears. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nears 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Nears. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Nears. For the veterans among your Nears ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nears lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Nears life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nears in 1952 was 22, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nears 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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