Nauer Family History

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Nauer Name Meaning

German: occupational name for a ferryman, Middle High German næwære. Altered spelling of German Knauer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Naber, Lauer, Mauer, Bauer, Nader, Naser, Nager, Hauer, Gauer, Sauer

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Nauer Family Origin

Where is the Nauer family from?

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You can see how Nauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nauer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nauer families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Nauer families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Nauer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nauer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Nauer Family Occupations

What did your Nauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Nauer. 16% of Nauer men worked as a Farmer and 8% of Nauer women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nauer were Truck Driver and Casing Dept

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    8%
  • Seamstress
    8%
  • Beauty Operator
    4%
  • Casing Dept
    4%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Nauer Historical Records

What Nauer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nauer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 463 immigration records available for the last name Nauer. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nauer. For the veterans among your Nauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Nauer Life Expectancy

What is the average Nauer lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Nauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Nauer in 1946 was 28, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nauer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nauer 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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