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Naglestad Family History

Naglestad 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: Kallestad, Hatlestad, Fuglestad, Hillestad, Karlstad, Balstad

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Where is the Naglestad family from?

You can see how Naglestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naglestad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Naglestad families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Naglestad's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Naglestad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naglestad 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 Naglestad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Naglestad. 100% of Naglestad 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
    100%

What Naglestad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Naglestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naglestad 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Naglestad. 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 13 military records available for the last name Naglestad. For the veterans among your Naglestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naglestad lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Naglestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Naglestad in 1967 was 62, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Naglestad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naglestad 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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