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Nerlund Family History

Nerlund 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: Newland, Berland, Norland, Ferland, Erland, Heglund, Netland, Nylund

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There are 30 census records available for the last name Nerlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerlund 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Nerlund. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Nerlund. For the veterans among your Nerlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerlund lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Nerlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nerlund in 1970 was 88, and 86 in 1991.

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