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Nightingdale Family History

Nightingdale 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: Nightingale, Nightengale, Martindale, Nachtigall, Bloomingdale

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Where is the Nightingdale family from?

You can see how Nightingdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nightingdale family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Nightingdale families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Nightingdale's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nightingdale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nightingdale 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 Nightingdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nightingdale. 100% of Nightingdale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Nightingdale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Nightingdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nightingdale 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Nightingdale. 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 15 military records available for the last name Nightingdale. For the veterans among your Nightingdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nightingdale lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Nightingdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nightingdale in 1984 was 68, and 65 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nightingdale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nightingdale 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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