History of your Surname
Get access to Nerrel family records.Start a free trial

Nerrel Family History

Nerrel 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: Herrel, Terrel, Ferrel, Nerren, Mergel, Terres, Herre, Herren, Nebel

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Nerrel family from?

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

What did your Nerrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nerrel. 100% of Nerrel women worked as a Secretary. .

View Census Data for Nerrel | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Nerrel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Nerrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerrel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Nerrel

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Nerrel. 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.

View all Nerrel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Nerrel. For the veterans among your Nerrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Nerrel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Nerrel family history

Discover More

What is the average Nerrel lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Nerrel family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Nerrel last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial