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Nachtigal Family History

Nachtigal Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Nachtigall.

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


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Where is the Nachtigal family from?

You can see how Nachtigal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nachtigal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nachtigal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Nachtigal families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nachtigal's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nachtigal families in 1891.
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What did your Nachtigal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nachtigal. 52% of Nachtigal men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Nachtigal women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nachtigal were Salesman and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Counterwoman
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Nachtigal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nachtigal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nachtigal 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 696 immigration records available for the last name Nachtigal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nachtigal. For the veterans among your Nachtigal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nachtigal lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Nachtigal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nachtigal in 1957 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nachtigal 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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