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Nerey Family History

Nerey 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: Newey, Nerby, Nery, Nerney, Berry, Neve, Rey, Carey, Terry, Merry

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Where is the Nerey family from?

You can see how Nerey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nerey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Nerey families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Nerey's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Nerey families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerey 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 Nerey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Nerey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerey 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Nerey. 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 28 military records available for the last name Nerey. For the veterans among your Nerey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerey lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Nerey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nerey in 1975 was 78, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nerey 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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