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Nigus Family History

Nigus 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: Negus, Vigus, Niu, Biggs, Angus, Nims, Nies, Mikus, Niss, Titus

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Where is the Nigus family from?

You can see how Nigus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nigus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nigus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nigus family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Nigus's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nigus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nigus 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 Nigus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nigus. 100% of Nigus men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Nigus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Nigus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nigus 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Nigus. 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 35 military records available for the last name Nigus. For the veterans among your Nigus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nigus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Nigus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nigus in 1968 was 80, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nigus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nigus 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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