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Nightengale Family History

Nightengale Surname Meaning

English: variant of Nightingale.

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


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Where is the Nightengale family from?

You can see how Nightengale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nightengale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nightengale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 143 Nightengale families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Nightengale's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nightengale families in 1891.
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What did your Nightengale 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 Nightengale. 50% of Nightengale men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Nightengale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nightengale were Painter decorator and House Duties.

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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
    50%
  • Painter decorator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Dress Machinist
    3%
  • House Duties
    3%

What Nightengale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Nightengale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nightengale 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 674 immigration records available for the last name Nightengale. 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 614 military records available for the last name Nightengale. For the veterans among your Nightengale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nightengale lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Nightengale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nightengale in 1953 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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