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Nagele Name Meaning

South German (Nägele): variant of Nagel . Compare Naegele .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Naegele, Nagle, Naegle, Naegeli, Nagel, Noggle, Abele, Lagle, Ragle

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Where is the Nagele family from?

You can see how Nagele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagele family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nagele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Nagele families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Nagele's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nagele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nagele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nagele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nagele. 23% of Nagele men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Nagele women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nagele were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nagele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagele 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 804 immigration records available for the last name Nagele. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Nagele. For the veterans among your Nagele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagele lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Nagele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nagele in 1956 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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