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Nigels Family History

Nigels 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: Nies, Igel, Nagel, Niles, Nield, Neels, Jagels, Nevels, Nigl, Nilges

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Where is the Nigels family from?

You can see how Nigels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nigels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nigels family living in Florida. This was about 20% of all the recorded Nigels's in USA. Florida and 4 other states had the highest population of Nigels families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nigels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Nigels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nigels 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nigels. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nigels. For the veterans among your Nigels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nigels lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Nigels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nigels in 1970 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nigels 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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