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Nachtrieb Family History

Nachtrieb 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: Nachtwey, Zacharias, Achter, Nathaniel, Wachter, Pachter, Wachtel

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Where is the Nachtrieb family from?

You can see how Nachtrieb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nachtrieb family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nachtrieb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Nachtrieb families living in Michigan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Nachtrieb's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Nachtrieb families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nachtrieb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nachtrieb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nachtrieb. 25% of Nachtrieb men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Nachtrieb women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nachtrieb were Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Nachtrieb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nachtrieb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nachtrieb 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Nachtrieb. 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 223 military records available for the last name Nachtrieb. For the veterans among your Nachtrieb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nachtrieb lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nachtrieb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Nachtrieb in 1964 was 89, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nachtrieb 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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