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Nerwell Family History

Nerwell 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: Newell, Jewell, Elwell, Sewell, Harwell, Kernell, Ledwell, Corwell

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Where is the Nerwell family from?

You can see how Nerwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerwell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Nerwell families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nerwell's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Nerwell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Nerwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerwell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Nerwell. 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 Nerwell. For the veterans among your Nerwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerwell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Nerwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Nerwell in 1973 was 75, and 46 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nerwell 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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