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Nurenberg Family History

Nurenberg Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Nierenberg.

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


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Where is the Nurenberg family from?

You can see how Nurenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nurenberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nurenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Nurenberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nurenberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nurenberg families in 1891.
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What did your Nurenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bakery were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nurenberg. 37% of Nurenberg men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nurenberg women worked as a Bakery. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nurenberg were Helper 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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bakery
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Nurenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nurenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nurenberg 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Nurenberg. 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 394 military records available for the last name Nurenberg. For the veterans among your Nurenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nurenberg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Nurenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nurenberg in 1961 was 65, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nurenberg 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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