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Nohrer Family History

Nohrer 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: Rohrer, Bohrer, Lohrer, Dohrer, Nohr, Noser, Ohler, Ohmer, Lohner

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Where is the Nohrer family from?

You can see how Nohrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nohrer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nohrer families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nohrer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nohrer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nohrer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nohrer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Nohrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nohrer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Nohrer. 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 21 military records available for the last name Nohrer. For the veterans among your Nohrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nohrer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Nohrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nohrer in 1974 was 77, and 82 in 2003.

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