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Nerz Family History

Nerz 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: Netz, Neri, Nez, Perz, Herz, Nero, Nery, Merz, Lenz, Neve

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Where is the Nerz family from?

You can see how Nerz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nerz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Nerz families living in Illinois. This was about 52% of all the recorded Nerz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nerz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nerz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nerz. 34% of Nerz men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Nerz women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Nerz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Nerz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerz 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Nerz. 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 389 military records available for the last name Nerz. For the veterans among your Nerz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Nerz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nerz in 1958 was 50, and 70 in 2003.

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