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Neigel Family History

Neigel 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: Feigel, Reigel, Beigel, Weigel, Neiger, Seigel, Veigel, Heigel, Engel

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Where is the Neigel family from?

You can see how Neigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neigel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Neigel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Neigel families living in New Brunswick. This was about 54% of all the recorded Neigel's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Neigel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neigel 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 Neigel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Neigel. 100% of Neigel 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Neigel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neigel 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Neigel. 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 245 military records available for the last name Neigel. For the veterans among your Neigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neigel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Neigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Neigel in 1963 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neigel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neigel 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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