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Niggli Family History

Niggli 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: Noggle, Nicoli, Nigg, Muggli, Nigl, Rigali, Riggle, Rigoli, Riggi

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Where is the Niggli family from?

You can see how Niggli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niggli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niggli families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Niggli families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Niggli's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Niggli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niggli 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 Niggli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niggli. 100% of Niggli men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Niggli women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Niggli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Niggli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niggli 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Niggli. 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 85 military records available for the last name Niggli. For the veterans among your Niggli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niggli lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Niggli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Niggli in 1966 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niggli 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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