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Nagelmaker Family History

Nagelmaker 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: Hazelbaker, Rademaker, Nonemaker, Nunemaker, Wanamaker, Fazenbaker

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Where is the Nagelmaker family from?

You can see how Nagelmaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagelmaker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nagelmaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Nagelmaker families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Nagelmaker's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nagelmaker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Nagelmaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagelmaker 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Nagelmaker. 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 83 military records available for the last name Nagelmaker. For the veterans among your Nagelmaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagelmaker lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Nagelmaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Nagelmaker in 1967 was 53, and 91 in 2004.

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