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Nerlman Family History

Nerlman 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: Perlman, Norman, German, Selman, Herdman, Berman, Kelman, Neman

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Where is the Nerlman family from?

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

There are 4 census records available for the last name Nerlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerlman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Nerlman. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nerlman. For the veterans among your Nerlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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