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Nermann Family History

Nermann 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: Bermann, Niermann, Hermann, Neumann, Germann, Normann, Newmann

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Where is the Nermann family from?

You can see how Nermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nermann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nermann families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nermann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nermann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nermann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nermann. 60% of Nermann women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Nermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nermann 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Nermann. 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 20 military records available for the last name Nermann. For the veterans among your Nermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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