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Nighsonger Family History

Nighsonger 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: Nighswonger, Niswonger, Nighswander, Kissinger, Kightlinger

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Where is the Nighsonger family from?

You can see how Nighsonger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nighsonger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nighsonger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Nighsonger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nighsonger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nighsonger families in 1840.
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What did your Nighsonger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nighsonger. 100% of Nighsonger 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 Nighsonger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Nighsonger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nighsonger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nighsonger. 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 26 military records available for the last name Nighsonger. For the veterans among your Nighsonger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nighsonger lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Nighsonger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nighsonger in 1950 was 57, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nighsonger 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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