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Nerland Family History

Nerland 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: Newland, Berland, Norland, Ferland, Erland, Netland, Neeland, Gerland

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Where is the Nerland family from?

You can see how Nerland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nerland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Nerland families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nerland's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nerland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nerland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nerland. 50% of Nerland men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nerland women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nerland were Painter 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Painter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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What Nerland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nerland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerland 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Nerland. 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 138 military records available for the last name Nerland. For the veterans among your Nerland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerland lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Nerland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nerland in 1954 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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