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Nierenberg Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from the city of Nuremberg in northern Bavaria Yiddish name Nirnberg German name Nürnberg or from another place similarly named.

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


Similar surnames: Nurnberg, Norenberg, Bielenberg, Lindenberg, Sternberg, Nirenberg

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Where is the Nierenberg family from?

You can see how Nierenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nierenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nierenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Nierenberg families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Nierenberg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nierenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nierenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nierenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nierenberg. 27% of Nierenberg men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Nierenberg women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nierenberg were Butcher and Secretary. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Butcher
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nierenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nierenberg 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 626 immigration records available for the last name Nierenberg. 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 310 military records available for the last name Nierenberg. For the veterans among your Nierenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nierenberg lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Nierenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nierenberg in 1953 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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