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Nernes Family History

Nernes 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: Ternes, Kernes, Nerney, Berner, Barnes, Cerney, Hermes, Ernest

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Where is the Nernes family from?

You can see how Nernes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nernes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nernes families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nernes families living in Louisiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nernes's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Nernes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nernes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nernes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nernes. 100% of Nernes 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 264 census records available for the last name Nernes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nernes 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Nernes. 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 14 military records available for the last name Nernes. For the veterans among your Nernes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nernes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Nernes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nernes in 1963 was 65, and 98 in 1999.

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