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Nerek Family History

Nerek 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: Terek, Herek, Turek, Neve, Nemec, Petek, Berk, Nebel, Bezek, Jerez

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Where is the Nerek family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerek 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 Nerek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nerek. 100% of Nerek women worked as a Laborer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Nerek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerek 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Nerek. 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 23 military records available for the last name Nerek. For the veterans among your Nerek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Nerek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Nerek in 1965 was 75, and 33 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nerek 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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