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Nahring Family History

Nahring 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: Nehring, Waring, Fehring, Dahling, Zaring, Haring, Neering, Harring

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Where is the Nahring family from?

You can see how Nahring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahring family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nahring families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nahring families living in Colorado. This was about 39% of all the recorded Nahring's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Nahring families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nahring 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 Nahring ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nahring. 60% of Nahring 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Nahring family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Nahring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahring 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Nahring. 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 88 military records available for the last name Nahring. For the veterans among your Nahring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahring lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Nahring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nahring in 1962 was 59, and 61 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nahring

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nahring 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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