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Nearhood Name Meaning

Variant of Narehood a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Nearhoof, Gerhold, Pearson, Harold, Nearing, Dearmond, Berhow, Narrow

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Where is the Nearhood family from?

You can see how Nearhood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nearhood family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nearhood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 56 Nearhood families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 68% of all the recorded Nearhood's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nearhood families in 1880.
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What did your Nearhood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nearhood. 34% of Nearhood men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Nearhood women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nearhood were Proprietor and Reeler. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Reeler
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nearhood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nearhood 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Nearhood. 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 314 military records available for the last name Nearhood. For the veterans among your Nearhood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nearhood lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Nearhood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nearhood in 1956 was 26, and 76 in 2003.

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