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Nerestan Family History

Nerestan Name 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: Nersesian, Preston, Bressan, Tristan, Gersten, Kerestes, Nerison

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Where is the Nerestan family from?

You can see how Nerestan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerestan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nerestan families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Nerestan family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Nerestan's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Nerestan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerestan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nerestan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nerestan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Nerestan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerestan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Nerestan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nerestan. For the veterans among your Nerestan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerestan lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Nerestan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nerestan in 1983 was 82, and 63 in 1999.

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