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Nothnagel Family History

Nothnagel Surname Meaning

South German: metonymic occupational name of a smith from Early New High German nöte (from Middle High German nötstal) denoting a special stall for horses used for shoeing and other operations.

+ Nagel ‘nail’.

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


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Where is the Nothnagel family from?

You can see how Nothnagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nothnagel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nothnagel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Nothnagel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nothnagel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nothnagel families in 1911.
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What did your Nothnagel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nothnagel. 41% of Nothnagel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nothnagel women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    41%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nothnagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nothnagel 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 611 immigration records available for the last name Nothnagel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nothnagel. For the veterans among your Nothnagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nothnagel lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Nothnagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Nothnagel in 1948 was 52, and 72 in 2003.

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