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Nidigh Family History

Nidigh 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: Neidigh, Nadig, Neidich, Nigh, Neidig, Milich, Rodich, Ridge, High

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Where is the Nidigh family from?

You can see how Nidigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nidigh family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nidigh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Nidigh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nidigh families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Nidigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nidigh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nidigh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nidigh. For the veterans among your Nidigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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