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Nertley Family History

Nertley 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: Hartley, Berley, Bentley, Wortley, Bartley, Nettle, Tetley, Heatley

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Where is the Nertley family from?

You can see how Nertley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nertley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Nertley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nertley family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nertley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nertley families in 1891.
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What did your Nertley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nertley. 100% of Nertley men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Nertley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nertley 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 Nertley. 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 1 military records available for the last name Nertley. For the veterans among your Nertley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nertley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nertley

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