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Nyerges Family History

Nyerges 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: Verges, Berges, Yerkes, Yerger, Gerges, Merges, Berger, Hermes

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Where is the Nyerges family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nyerges. 50% of Nyerges men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Nyerges women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nyerges were Loader and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Loader
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Nyerges family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Nyerges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyerges 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Nyerges. 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 89 military records available for the last name Nyerges. For the veterans among your Nyerges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyerges lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Nyerges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nyerges in 1954 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyerges 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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