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Niegel Family History

Niegel 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: Siegel, Riegel, Fiegel, Biegel, Liegel, Ziegel, Diegel, Niebel

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Where is the Niegel family from?

You can see how Niegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niegel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niegel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Niegel families living in California. This was about 63% of all the recorded Niegel's in USA. California had the highest population of Niegel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niegel 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 Niegel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niegel. 50% of Niegel 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
    50%
  • Rancher
    50%

What Niegel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Niegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niegel 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Niegel. 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 237 military records available for the last name Niegel. For the veterans among your Niegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niegel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Niegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Niegel in 1972 was 75, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niegel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niegel 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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