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Nerkitt Family History

Nerkitt 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: Nesbitt, Merritt, Nevitt, Bernitt, Perritt, Meritt, Burkitt, Herritt

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Where is the Nerkitt family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerkitt 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 Nerkitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Basket Maker At Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nerkitt. 100% of Nerkitt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nerkitt women worked as a Basket Maker At Home.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Basket Maker At Home
    100%

What Nerkitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Nerkitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerkitt 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Nerkitt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nerkitt. For the veterans among your Nerkitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerkitt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Nerkitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nerkitt in 1970 was 65, and 71 in 1987.

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