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Nighty Family History

Nighty 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: Lighty, Knight, Light, Knightly, Hight, Nigh, Knights, Wight, Leighty

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Where is the Nighty family from?

You can see how Nighty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nighty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nighty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Nighty families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nighty's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Nighty families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nighty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Nighty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nighty 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nighty. 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 Nighty. For the veterans among your Nighty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nighty lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1977, in the United States, Nighty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Nighty in 1963 was 81, and 84 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nighty 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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