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Nirenberg Family History

Nirenberg Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Nierenberg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nirenberg family from?

You can see how Nirenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nirenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Nirenberg families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nirenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nirenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nirenberg 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 Nirenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nirenberg. 43% of Nirenberg men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Nirenberg women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nirenberg were Manager and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Owner
    29%
  • Manager
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Nirenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Nirenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nirenberg 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 771 immigration records available for the last name Nirenberg. 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 139 military records available for the last name Nirenberg. For the veterans among your Nirenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nirenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nirenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Nirenberg in 1963 was 82, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nirenberg 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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