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Nerheim Family History

Nerheim 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: Nesheim, Norheim, Wertheim, Nordheim, Bernheim, Durheim, Wehrheim

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Where is the Nerheim family from?

You can see how Nerheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerheim family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nerheim families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Nerheim families living in Alberta. This was about 74% of all the recorded Nerheim's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Nerheim families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerheim 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 Nerheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nerheim. 34% of Nerheim 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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Painter
    17%

What Nerheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Nerheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerheim 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Nerheim. 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 134 military records available for the last name Nerheim. For the veterans among your Nerheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerheim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Nerheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nerheim in 1964 was 72, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nerheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nerheim 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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