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Nerken Family History

Nerken 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: Gerken, Berken, Nerren, Kerker, Norden, Berke, Herren, Necker, Bergen

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Where is the Nerken family from?

You can see how Nerken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nerken family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nerken's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nerken families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Nerken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerken 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Nerken. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nerken. For the veterans among your Nerken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerken lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Nerken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Nerken in 1972 was 83, and 80 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nerken 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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