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Nerus Family History

Nerus 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: Negus, Derus, Nerud, Ness, Cyrus, Brus, Fergus, Prus, Reus, Narum

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Where is the Nerus family from?

You can see how Nerus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nerus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nerus families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Nerus's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Nerus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerus 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 Nerus ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nerus. 100% of Nerus men worked as a Miner.

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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 1921

  • Miner
    100%

What Nerus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Nerus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerus 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nerus. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nerus. For the veterans among your Nerus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerus lifespan?

Average Nerus life expectancy in 2000 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nerus 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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