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Naegeli Family History

Naegeli Surname Meaning

Swiss German (Nägeli): variant of Nagel.

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


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Where is the Naegeli family from?

You can see how Naegeli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naegeli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Naegeli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Naegeli families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Naegeli's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Naegeli families in 1891.
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What did your Naegeli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Naegeli. 29% of Naegeli 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
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    10%

What Naegeli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Naegeli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naegeli 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 663 immigration records available for the last name Naegeli. 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 249 military records available for the last name Naegeli. For the veterans among your Naegeli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naegeli lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Naegeli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Naegeli in 1962 was 86, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naegeli 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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