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Nerenberg Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Nierenberg .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nirenberg, Nurenberg, Nurnberg, Nierenberg, Levenberg, Perlberg

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Where is the Nerenberg family from?

You can see how Nerenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Nerenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Nerenberg families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 17% of all the recorded Nerenberg's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Nerenberg families in 1920.
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What did your Nerenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nerenberg. 33% of Nerenberg men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Nerenberg women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nerenberg were Operator and 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

  • Salesman
    33%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Iron Construction
    8%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nerenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerenberg 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Nerenberg. 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 260 military records available for the last name Nerenberg. For the veterans among your Nerenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerenberg lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Nerenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nerenberg in 1952 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

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