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Nerl Family History

Nerl 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: Neal, Neri, Nell, Perl, Gerl, Berl, Kerl, Merl, Nehl, Neil

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Where is the Nerl family from?

You can see how Nerl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nerl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Nerl families living in Hampshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Nerl's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Nerl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerl 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 Nerl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nerl. 23% of Nerl men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Nerl women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nerl were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nerl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerl 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Nerl. 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 295 military records available for the last name Nerl. For the veterans among your Nerl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerl lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Nerl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nerl in 1970 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nerl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nerl 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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