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Nereson Family History

Nereson 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: Nerison, Neeson, Nelson, Person, Merson, Beeson, Bernson, Enerson

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Where is the Nereson family from?

You can see how Nereson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nereson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nereson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Nereson families living in Minnesota. This was about 71% of all the recorded Nereson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nereson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nereson 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 Nereson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nereson. 100% of Nereson 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Nereson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nereson 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Nereson. 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 54 military records available for the last name Nereson. For the veterans among your Nereson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nereson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nereson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nereson in 1964 was 78, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nereson 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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