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Nighswanger Family History

Nighswanger 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: Nighswander, Nighswonger, Niswonger, Newswanger, Niswander, Swanger

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Where is the Nighswanger family from?

You can see how Nighswanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nighswanger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nighswanger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Nighswanger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nighswanger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nighswanger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Nighswanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nighswanger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nighswanger. 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 19 military records available for the last name Nighswanger. For the veterans among your Nighswanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nighswanger lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1985, in the United States, Nighswanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nighswanger in 1981 was 72, and 57 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nighswanger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nighswanger 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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