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Nogales Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from either of two places called Nogales in Badajoz and Málaga provinces.

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


Similar surnames: Rosales, Knowles, Angeles, Sales, Naves, Pomales, Vidales, Banales

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Where is the Nogales family from?

You can see how Nogales families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nogales family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nogales families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nogales family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nogales's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Nogales families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nogales surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nogales ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nogales. 67% of Nogales men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Powderman
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 795 census records available for the last name Nogales. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nogales 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 812 immigration records available for the last name Nogales. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 131 military records available for the last name Nogales. For the veterans among your Nogales ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nogales lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Nogales life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nogales in 1947 was 36, and 71 in 2004.

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