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Nerhaugen Family History

Nerhaugen 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: Verhagen, Neuhalfen, Nordhausen, Verhalen, Haugen, Rehagen, Nordhagen

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Where is the Nerhaugen family from?

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

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Nerhaugen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Nerhaugen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerhaugen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nerhaugen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Nerhaugen. For the veterans among your Nerhaugen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerhaugen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Nerhaugen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nerhaugen in 1966 was 91, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nerhaugen 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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