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Nale Family History

Nale Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Nähle from a pet form of the personal name Cornelius.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nale family from?

You can see how Nale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Nale families living in Alberta. This was about 43% of all the recorded Nale's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Nale families in 1911.
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What did your Nale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nale. 25% of Nale men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Nale women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nale were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Nale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nale 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 543 immigration records available for the last name Nale. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Nale. For the veterans among your Nale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nale lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Nale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Nale in 1954 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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