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Nagl Family History

Nagl 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: Nagi, Nagle, Nagy, Nail, Nagel, Nall, Nigl, Gall, Paul, Gal

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Where is the Nagl family from?

You can see how Nagl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagl family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nagl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Nagl families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Nagl's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nagl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nagl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nagl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typistfile Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nagl. 19% of Nagl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nagl women worked as a Typistfile Clerk.

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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
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Baker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typistfile Clerk
    100%

What Nagl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nagl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagl 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Nagl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nagl. For the veterans among your Nagl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nagl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Nagl in 1963 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nagl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nagl 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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