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Nerschl Family History

Nerschl 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: Nirschl, Lersch, Hersch, Fersch, Dersch, Reischl, Gersch, Kersch

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerschl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nerschl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Nerschl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerschl 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nerschl. 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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There are 275 military records available for the last name Nerschl. For the veterans among your Nerschl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerschl lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Nerschl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nerschl in 1973 was 67, and 87 in 1995.

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