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Nachtwey Family History

Nachtwey Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from near Hamburg of uncertain etymology.

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


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Where is the Nachtwey family from?

You can see how Nachtwey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nachtwey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nachtwey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nachtwey family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nachtwey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nachtwey families in 1891.
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What did your Nachtwey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nachtwey. 34% of Nachtwey men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Bartender
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Manager
    23%

What Nachtwey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Nachtwey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nachtwey 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Nachtwey. 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 227 military records available for the last name Nachtwey. For the veterans among your Nachtwey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nachtwey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Nachtwey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nachtwey in 1952 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nachtwey 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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