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Nightingle Family History

Nightingle 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, Kightlinger, Tingle, Lightle, Shingle

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Where is the Nightingle family from?

You can see how Nightingle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nightingle family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Nightingle families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Nightingle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nightingle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nightingle 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 125 census records available for the last name Nightingle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nightingle 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Nightingle. 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 9 military records available for the last name Nightingle. For the veterans among your Nightingle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nightingle lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1998, in the United States, Nightingle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nightingle in 1985 was 61, and 86 in 1998.

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