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Nigman Family History

Nigman 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: Nieman, Digman, Niman, Ligman, Pigman, Sigman, Bigman, Zigman, Higman

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Where is the Nigman family from?

You can see how Nigman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nigman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nigman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Nigman families living in Kentucky. This was about 69% of all the recorded Nigman's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Nigman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nigman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Nigman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nigman 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Nigman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Nigman. For the veterans among your Nigman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nigman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Nigman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nigman in 1965 was 75, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nigman 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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