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Nurnberg Family History

Nurnberg Surname Meaning

German (Nürnberg): habitational name from the city of Nuremberg (German Nürnberg) in Bavaria.

Jewish (Ashkenazic; Nürnberg): variant of Nierenberg.

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


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Where is the Nurnberg family from?

You can see how Nurnberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nurnberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nurnberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Nurnberg families living in Wisconsin. This was about 36% of all the recorded Nurnberg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nurnberg families in 1880.
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What did your Nurnberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nurnberg. 30% of Nurnberg men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Nurnberg women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nurnberg were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nurnberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nurnberg 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 946 immigration records available for the last name Nurnberg. 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 18,000 military records available for the last name Nurnberg. For the veterans among your Nurnberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nurnberg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Nurnberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nurnberg in 1956 was 60, and 70 in 2004.

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