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Nighman Family History

Nighman 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: Highman, Richman, Nieman, Digman, Nierman, Tilghman, Niman, Wightman

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Where is the Nighman family from?

You can see how Nighman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nighman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nighman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Nighman families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Nighman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nighman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nighman 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 Nighman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nighman. 100% of Nighman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Nighman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Nighman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nighman 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Nighman. 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 52 military records available for the last name Nighman. For the veterans among your Nighman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nighman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Nighman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nighman in 1965 was 86, and 66 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nighman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nighman 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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