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Nereim Family History

Nereim Name 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: Neri, Nesheim, Reim, Norheim, Greim, Nerio, Norem, Nervig, Reis, Neve

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Where is the Nereim family from?

You can see how Nereim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nereim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nereim family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nereim's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Nereim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nereim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nereim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nereim. 100% of Nereim men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Nereim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nereim 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Nereim. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 65 military records available for the last name Nereim. For the veterans among your Nereim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nereim lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Nereim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nereim in 1965 was 77, and 78 in 2002.

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