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Nerva Family History

Nerva 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: Neva, Neve, Serra, Perla, Cerda, Bera, Sera, Berka, Cerna, Leva

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Where is the Nerva family from?

You can see how Nerva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerva family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nerva families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nerva families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nerva's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nerva families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerva surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nerva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nerva. 50% of Nerva 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Nerva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Nerva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerva 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Nerva. 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 55 military records available for the last name Nerva. For the veterans among your Nerva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerva lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Nerva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nerva in 1966 was 73, and 91 in 2003.

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