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Nerra Family History

Nerra 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: Serra, Terra, Cerra, Perra, Ferra, Berra, Neira, Werra, Berry, Terry

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Where is the Nerra family from?

You can see how Nerra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerra family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nerra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nerra family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nerra's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nerra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Nerra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerra 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Nerra. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nerra. For the veterans among your Nerra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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