This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Nerton family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Nerton Family History

Nerton 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: Norton, Newton, Merton, Neaton, Berton, Yerton, Heron, Orton, Seaton

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Nerton family from?

You can see how Nerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nerton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Nerton families living in Warwickshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nerton's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Nerton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Nerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nerton. 100% of Nerton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Nerton | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Nerton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Nerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Nerton

Passenger Lists

There are 102 immigration records available for the last name Nerton. 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.

View all Nerton immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 168 military records available for the last name Nerton. For the veterans among your Nerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Nerton military records

You've only scratched the surface of Nerton family history

Discover More

What is the average Nerton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Nerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nerton in 1968 was 71, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nerton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nerton 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Nerton family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial