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Nagelkerken Family History

Nagelkerken 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: Nagler, Gerken, Nellessen, Lagergren, Gellerman, Gilkerson, Nagele

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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nagelkerken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagelkerken 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Nagelkerken. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nagelkerken. For the veterans among your Nagelkerken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagelkerken lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1982, in the United States, Nagelkerken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nagelkerken in 1978 was 69, and 67 in 1982.

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