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Nigel Family History

Nigel 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: Igel, Nagel, Nigl, Rigel, Sigel, Figel, Niel, Kiel, Engel, Angel

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Where is the Nigel family from?

You can see how Nigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nigel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nigel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Nigel families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Nigel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nigel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nigel 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 Nigel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nigel. 50% of Nigel women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Nigel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 639 census records available for the last name Nigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nigel 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Nigel. 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 312 military records available for the last name Nigel. For the veterans among your Nigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nigel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Nigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nigel in 1964 was 51, and 80 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nigel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nigel 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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