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Nightinale Family History

Nightinale 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: Nightingale, Nightengale, Nachtigall, Lighthall, Lightle, Nachtigal

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Where is the Nightinale family from?

You can see how Nightinale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nightinale family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Nightinale families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nightinale's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nightinale families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Nightinale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nightinale 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nightinale. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nightinale. For the veterans among your Nightinale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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