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Naehr Family History

Naehr Surname 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: Baehr, Nohr, Baer, Nash, Kehr, Naber, Bahr, Nagar, Nabor, Nair

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Where is the Naehr family from?

You can see how Naehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naehr family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Naehr families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Naehr's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Naehr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naehr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Naehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naehr 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Naehr. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Naehr. For the veterans among your Naehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naehr lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Naehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Naehr in 1956 was 32, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naehr ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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