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Neroy Family History

Neroy 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: Leroy, Nerby, Deroy, Nero, Nery, Herod, Berry, Troy, Heron, Terry

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Where is the Neroy family from?

You can see how Neroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neroy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Neroy families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Neroy's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Neroy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neroy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neroy ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Neroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neroy 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Neroy. 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 4 military records available for the last name Neroy. For the veterans among your Neroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neroy lifespan?

Average Neroy life expectancy in 1987 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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