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Nerio Family History

Nerio Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly El Salvador): probably from the personal name Nerio, a variant of Nereo derived from Greek Nēreus, the name borne in Greek mythology by a sea god, father of Nereids.

The name Nereus was also borne by an early Christian saint.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nerio family from?

You can see how Nerio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nerio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Nerio families living in California. This was about 38% of all the recorded Nerio's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Nerio families in 1880.
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What did your Nerio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nerio. 22% of Nerio men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nerio women 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
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Cotton Picker
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Nerio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Nerio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerio 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Nerio. 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 186 military records available for the last name Nerio. For the veterans among your Nerio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerio lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Nerio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nerio in 1945 was 25, and 71 in 2004.

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