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Nerses Family History

Nerses 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: Neises, Ness, Hermes, Terres, Berkes, Nemes, Verges, Serres, Neves

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Where is the Nerses family from?

You can see how Nerses families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerses family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nerses families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nerses's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nerses families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerses surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nerses ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nerses ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Nerses. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerses 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Nerses. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nerses. For the veterans among your Nerses ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerses lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Nerses life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nerses in 1972 was 76, and 102 in 1996.

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