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Nachtegall Family History

Nachtegall Surname 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: Nachtigall, Nachtigal, Bachtell, Wachtel, Nachtman, Catterall

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Where is the Nachtegall family from?

You can see how Nachtegall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nachtegall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nachtegall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nachtegall families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Nachtegall's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Nachtegall families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Nachtegall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nachtegall 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Nachtegall. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nachtegall. For the veterans among your Nachtegall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nachtegall lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Nachtegall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nachtegall in 1990 was 85, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nachtegall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nachtegall ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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