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Nerstheimer Family History

Nerstheimer 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: Westheimer, Wertheimer, Berkheimer, Ostheimer, Gensheimer, Melsheimer

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Where is the Nerstheimer family from?

You can see how Nerstheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerstheimer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nerstheimer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nerstheimer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nerstheimer families in 1920.
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What did your Nerstheimer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nerstheimer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Nerstheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerstheimer 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Nerstheimer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nerstheimer. For the veterans among your Nerstheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerstheimer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Nerstheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Nerstheimer in 1967 was 66, and 73 in 1998.

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