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Nerber Family History

Nerber 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: Erber, Gerber, Serber, Werber, Berber, Ferber, Kerber, Herber, Neuber

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Where is the Nerber family from?

You can see how Nerber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nerber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 39 Nerber families living in New York. This was about 81% of all the recorded Nerber's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nerber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nerber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nerber. 67% of Nerber men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nerber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerber 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Nerber. 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 102 military records available for the last name Nerber. For the veterans among your Nerber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerber lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Nerber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nerber in 1959 was 60, and 63 in 2001.

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