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Nievergelt Family History

Nievergelt 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: Niebergall, Everett, Deverell, Leverett, Everest, Overfelt, Nederveld

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Where is the Nievergelt family from?

You can see how Nievergelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nievergelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nievergelt families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nievergelt's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nievergelt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Nievergelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nievergelt 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Nievergelt. 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 22 military records available for the last name Nievergelt. For the veterans among your Nievergelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nievergelt lifespan?

Average Nievergelt life expectancy in 1996 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nievergelt 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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