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Nehrig Family History

Nehrig 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: Nehring, Rehrig, Gehrig, Ehrig, Fehring, Neri, Roehrig, Neering

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Where is the Nehrig family from?

You can see how Nehrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehrig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nehrig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nehrig families living in Nebraska. This was about 32% of all the recorded Nehrig's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Nehrig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nehrig 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 Nehrig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nehrig. 50% of Nehrig men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%

What Nehrig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Nehrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehrig 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Nehrig. 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 92 military records available for the last name Nehrig. For the veterans among your Nehrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehrig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Nehrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nehrig in 1962 was 76, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nehrig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nehrig 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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