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Nernan Family History

Nernan 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: Neenan, Hernan, Kernan, Norman, German, Verran, Berman, Neman, Yerian

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Where is the Nernan family from?

You can see how Nernan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nernan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Nernan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nernan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nernan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nernan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Nernan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nernan 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Nernan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Nernan. For the veterans among your Nernan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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