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Nerlie Family History

Nerlie 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: Berlin, Newlin, Merlin, Erie, Serlin, Leslie, Merle, Neri, Norrie

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Where is the Nerlie family from?

You can see how Nerlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerlie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nerlie families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nerlie's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nerlie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerlie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nerlie ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Nerlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerlie 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Nerlie. 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 military records available for the last name Nerlie. For the veterans among your Nerlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerlie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Nerlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nerlie in 1969 was 69, and 96 in 1988.

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