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Neris Family History

Neris Surname Meaning

Portuguese (Brazil) and Hispanic: probably from a Christian personal name bestowed in honor of Saint Philip Neri (see Neri ).

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


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Where is the Neris family from?

You can see how Neris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Neris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Neris families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Neris's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Neris families in 1911.
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What did your Neris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neris. 45% of Neris men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Labrador
    23%

What Neris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neris 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Neris. 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 165 military records available for the last name Neris. For the veterans among your Neris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neris lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Neris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Neris in 1965 was 61, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neris 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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