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

Nerreter Family History

Nerreter 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: Ferriter, Negrete, Ferrier, Netter, Demeter, Neumeyer, Nester

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 Nerreter family from?

You can see how Nerreter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerreter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nerreter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Nerreter families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Nerreter's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Nerreter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerreter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nerreter ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Nerreter | 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

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

What Nerreter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Nerreter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerreter census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Nerreter

Passenger Lists

There are 47 immigration records available for the last name Nerreter. 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 Nerreter immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 351 military records available for the last name Nerreter. For the veterans among your Nerreter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Nerreter military records

You've only scratched the surface of Nerreter family history

Discover More

What is the average Nerreter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Nerreter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nerreter in 1966 was 68, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nerreter

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Nerreter family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Nerreter last name

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