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Nightengall Family History

Nightengall 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: Nightengale, Nightingale, Nachtigall, Lighthall, Lightell, Niebergall

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Where is the Nightengall family from?

You can see how Nightengall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nightengall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Nightengall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Nightengall families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Nightengall's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Nightengall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Nightengall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nightengall 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nightengall. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nightengall. For the veterans among your Nightengall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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