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Nahrgang Family History

Nahrgang 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: Narang, Nagano, Nehring, Gargano, Gargan, Dargan, Irrgang, Hargan

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Where is the Nahrgang family from?

You can see how Nahrgang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahrgang family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nahrgang families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 53 Nahrgang families living in Ontario. This was about 98% of all the recorded Nahrgang's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nahrgang families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nahrgang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nahrgang ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Thresher and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Nahrgang. 50% of Nahrgang men worked as a Thresher and 100% of Nahrgang women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Thresher
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Nahrgang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nahrgang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahrgang 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Nahrgang. 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 284 military records available for the last name Nahrgang. For the veterans among your Nahrgang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahrgang lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nahrgang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nahrgang in 1955 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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