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Nerby Family History

Nerby Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads in southeastern Norway named in Old Norse as Nethribýr

‘the lowest (nethri) farm (býr)’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nerby family from?

You can see how Nerby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nerby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Nerby families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Nerby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nerby families in 1891.
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What did your Nerby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nerby. 100% of Nerby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nerby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerby 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Nerby. 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 226 military records available for the last name Nerby. For the veterans among your Nerby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerby lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Nerby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nerby in 1957 was 66, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nerby 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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