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Nigo Family History

Nigo 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: Nino, Rigo, Vigo, Igo, Nigg, Nigh, Nigl, Niro, Nigro, Ngo

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Where is the Nigo family from?

You can see how Nigo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nigo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nigo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nigo family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Nigo's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Nigo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nigo 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 Nigo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nigo. 100% of Nigo men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Nigo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Nigo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nigo 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Nigo. 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 52 military records available for the last name Nigo. For the veterans among your Nigo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nigo lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1997, in the United States, Nigo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nigo in 1954 was 67, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nigo 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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