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Nerring Family History

Nerring 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: Herring, Nehring, Neering, Ferring, Nearing, Gerring, Merring

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Where is the Nerring family from?

You can see how Nerring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerring family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nerring families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nerring family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Nerring's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Nerring families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Nerring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerring 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Nerring. 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 24 military records available for the last name Nerring. For the veterans among your Nerring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerring lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Nerring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Nerring in 1966 was 90, and 82 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nerring 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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