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Nerren Family History

Nerren Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gerren, Sebren, Warren, Terres, Berres, Merrin, Verret, Perrin

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Where is the Nerren family from?

You can see how Nerren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nerren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Nerren families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Nerren's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nerren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nerren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nerren. 46% of Nerren men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Nerren women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nerren were Truck Driver and Saleslady. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nerren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerren 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Nerren. 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 586 military records available for the last name Nerren. For the veterans among your Nerren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerren lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Nerren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Nerren in 1959 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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