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Nagelhout Family History

Nagelhout 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: Ketelhut, Nagel, Gelhaus, Nagengast, Sagehorn, Van Hout, Nageotte

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Where is the Nagelhout family from?

You can see how Nagelhout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagelhout family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nagelhout families living in New Jersey. This was about 27% of all the recorded Nagelhout's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Nagelhout families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nagelhout 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 Nagelhout ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nagelhout. 42% of Nagelhout 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
    42%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    17%

What Nagelhout family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Nagelhout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagelhout 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Nagelhout. 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 Nagelhout. For the veterans among your Nagelhout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagelhout lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nagelhout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Nagelhout in 1966 was 59, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nagelhout 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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