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Nera Family History

Nera 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: Bera, Sera, Neri, Nora, Gera, Pera, Zera, Mera, Nerad, Vera

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Where is the Nera family from?

You can see how Nera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nera family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 12 Nera families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nera's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Nera families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nera 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 Nera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nera. 65% of Nera men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nera women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Cook
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Nera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Nera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nera 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Nera. 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 70 military records available for the last name Nera. For the veterans among your Nera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nera lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Nera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nera in 1942 was 47, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nera 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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