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Nagelberg Family History

Nagelberg 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: Adelberg, Fagerberg, Fogelberg, Engelberg, Helberg, Walberg

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Where is the Nagelberg family from?

You can see how Nagelberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagelberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Nagelberg families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Nagelberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nagelberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nagelberg 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 Nagelberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nagelberg. 27% of Nagelberg men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Nagelberg women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nagelberg were Proprietor 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

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Nagelberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Nagelberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagelberg 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Nagelberg. 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 119 military records available for the last name Nagelberg. For the veterans among your Nagelberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagelberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nagelberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nagelberg in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nagelberg 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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