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Nachtmann Family History

Nachtmann 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: Nachtman, Lachmann, Bachmann, Nachman, Wachtman, Zachmann, Hauptmann

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Where is the Nachtmann family from?

You can see how Nachtmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nachtmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nachtmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Nachtmann families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Nachtmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nachtmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nachtmann 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 Nachtmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nachtmann. 100% of Nachtmann 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 Nachtmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Nachtmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nachtmann 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Nachtmann. 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 692 military records available for the last name Nachtmann. For the veterans among your Nachtmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nachtmann lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Nachtmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Nachtmann in 1954 was 43, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nachtmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nachtmann 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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