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Nagem Family History

Nagem Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nager, Nagel, Hagen, Lage, Hager, Kage, Nam, Nave, Page, Naber

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Where is the Nagem family from?

You can see how Nagem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nagem family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Nagem's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Nagem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nagem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nagem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nagem. 100% of Nagem men worked as an Attendant.

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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

  • Attendant
    100%

What Nagem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Nagem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagem 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Nagem. 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 39 military records available for the last name Nagem. For the veterans among your Nagem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagem lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Nagem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nagem in 1967 was 71, and 87 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nagem 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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