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Nerrman Family History

Nerrman 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: Herrman, Norman, German, Verran, Herdman, Berman, Dearman, Neman

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Where is the Nerrman family from?

You can see how Nerrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerrman family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Nerrman family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nerrman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nerrman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerrman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nerrman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Examiner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nerrman. 100% of Nerrman women worked as an Examiner. .

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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

  • Examiner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Nerrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerrman 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Nerrman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Nerrman. For the veterans among your Nerrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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