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Nagal Family History

Nagal 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: Nagar, Nagao, Nagai, Nagel, Natal, Nadal, Gal, Fagan, Neal, Pagan

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Where is the Nagal family from?

You can see how Nagal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagal family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nagal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Nagal families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nagal's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nagal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nagal 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 Nagal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nagal. 43% of Nagal men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Nagal women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nagal were Bookkeeper and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Nagal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Nagal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagal 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Nagal. 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 252 military records available for the last name Nagal. For the veterans among your Nagal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagal lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Nagal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nagal in 1991 was 81, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nagal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nagal 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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