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Nagelstadt Family History

Nagelstadt 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: Neustadt, Engelstad, Magstadt, Karlstad, Balstad, Shelstad

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Nagelstadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagelstadt 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nagelstadt. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Nagelstadt. For the veterans among your Nagelstadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagelstadt lifespan?

Between 1945 and 1979, in the United States, Nagelstadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nagelstadt in 1945 was 23, and 90 in 1979.

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