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Nighton Family History

Nighton 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: Knighton, Dighton, Oughton, Heighton, Brighton, Leighton, Naughton

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Where is the Nighton family from?

You can see how Nighton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nighton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nighton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Nighton families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nighton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nighton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nighton 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 Nighton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nighton. 50% of Nighton men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Nighton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nighton 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Nighton. 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 90 military records available for the last name Nighton. For the veterans among your Nighton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nighton lifespan?

Average Nighton life expectancy in 1966 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nighton 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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