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Neri Family History

Neri Surname Meaning

Spanish: from a Christian personal name bestowed in honor of Saint Philip Neri, a 16th-century Italian priest (Filippo Neri in Italian; see 2 for origin of his surname), the founder of the Congregation of the Oratory, a society of secular clergy.

Compare Neris and Nery. Italian (Tuscany): patronymic or plural form of Nero.

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


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Where is the Neri family from?

You can see how Neri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neri family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Neri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Neri families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Neri's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Neri families in 1911.
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What did your Neri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neri. 32% of Neri men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Neri women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neri were Barber and Packer.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • New Worker
    5%
  • Barber
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    11%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Packer
    6%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Neri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neri 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Neri. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Neri. For the veterans among your Neri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neri lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Neri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Neri in 1953 was 47, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neri 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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