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Nerden Family History

Nerden 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: Norden, Werden, Derden, Jerden, Nerren, Heiden, Harden, Carden, Eden

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Where is the Nerden family from?

You can see how Nerden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nerden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Nerden families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nerden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nerden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerden 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 Nerden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nerden. 100% of Nerden 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Nerden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Nerden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerden 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Nerden. 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 32 military records available for the last name Nerden. For the veterans among your Nerden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerden lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Nerden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nerden in 1970 was 74, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nerden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nerden 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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