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Nagin Family History

Nagin 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: Nagi, Agin, Magin, Hagin, Fagin, Navin, Ragin, Gavin, Hain, Bain

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Where is the Nagin family from?

You can see how Nagin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nagin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Nagin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nagin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nagin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nagin 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 Nagin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Labor Farm were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nagin. 60% of Nagin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Nagin women worked as a Labor Farm.

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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
    60%
  • Lawyer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor Farm
    100%

What Nagin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Nagin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagin 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Nagin. 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 110 military records available for the last name Nagin. For the veterans among your Nagin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagin lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Nagin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nagin in 1948 was 67, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nagin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nagin 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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