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Ners Family History

Ners 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: Ness, Neri, Neis, Nees, Neas, Nero, Nery, Mers, Reis, Neve

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Where is the Ners family from?

You can see how Ners families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ners family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ners families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ners family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ners's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ners families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ners 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 Ners ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ners. 35% of Ners men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Ners women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ners were Packer and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Packer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Achiss
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%

What Ners family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 830 census records available for the last name Ners. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ners 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Ners. 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 40 military records available for the last name Ners. For the veterans among your Ners ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ners lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Ners life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ners in 1976 was 64, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ners 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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