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Nangle Family History

Nangle Surname Meaning

Irish (Sligo): habitational name from Angle in Pembrokeshire, Wales, which is recorded as Angulo in 1291, le Angle in 1272–1301, and le Nangle in 1325. The initial N- results from misdivision of the Middle English prepositional phrase atten Angle (compare Angle).

The surname, which was taken to Ireland by Normans from Pembrokeshire, has been Gaelicized as de Nógla. There has been considerable confusion with Nagle.

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


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Where is the Nangle family from?

You can see how Nangle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nangle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nangle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Nangle families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Nangle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nangle families in 1891.
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What did your Nangle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nangle. 43% of Nangle men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Nangle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nangle were Steel Dresser (h W) and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Motor Driver
    29%
  • Steel Dresser (h W)
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nangle. For the veterans among your Nangle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nangle lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Nangle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nangle in 1944 was 39, and 72 in 2004.

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