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Nagil Family History

Nagil 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: Nagi, Nail, Nagel, Basil, Fail, Nagar, Yagi, Bail, Cail, Nair

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Where is the Nagil family from?

You can see how Nagil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagil family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nagil families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Nagil families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nagil's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Nagil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nagil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nagil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nagil. 100% of Nagil 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Nagil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagil 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 Nagil. 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 14 military records available for the last name Nagil. For the veterans among your Nagil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagil lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Nagil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nagil in 1976 was 66, and 87 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nagil 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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