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Nigh Name Meaning

English: variant of Nye . Possibly an Americanized form of German Neu or Ney .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nish, Rugh, Daigh, Nice, Bish, Noah, Fish, Niss, Mish, Bligh

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Where is the Nigh family from?

You can see how Nigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 93 Nigh families living in Ontario. This was about 96% of all the recorded Nigh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nigh families in 1911.
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What did your Nigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Nigh. 50% of Nigh men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nigh women worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    23%
  • Polisher
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Nigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nigh 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Nigh. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Nigh. For the veterans among your Nigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nigh lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Nigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Nigh in 1952 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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