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Nerson Family History

Nerson 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: Nelson, Person, Merson, Nerison, Enerson, Herson, Neeson, Neason

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Where is the Nerson family from?

You can see how Nerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nerson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Nerson families living in Alberta. This was about 32% of all the recorded Nerson's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Nerson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nerson. 45% of Nerson men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Nerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerson 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Nerson. 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 108 military records available for the last name Nerson. For the veterans among your Nerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1989, in the United States, Nerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nerson in 1970 was 70, and 87 in 1989.

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