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Nerney Name Meaning

Irish (Roscommon): shortened form of McInerney .

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


Similar surnames: Karney, Nanney, Carney, Larney, Berney, Cerney, Verley, Mcnerney

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Where is the Nerney family from?

You can see how Nerney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nerney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Nerney families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Nerney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nerney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nerney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nerney. 100% of Nerney men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Nerney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    20%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Nerney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerney 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nerney. 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 992 military records available for the last name Nerney. For the veterans among your Nerney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerney lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nerney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Nerney in 1965 was 66, and 66 in 2004.

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