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Naegel Family History

Naegel 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: Nagel, Naegeli, Naegele, Naeger, Angel, Siegel, Jaeger, Nebel, Kegel

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Where is the Naegel family from?

You can see how Naegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naegel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Naegel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Naegel family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Naegel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Naegel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naegel 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 Naegel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naegel. 50% of Naegel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Naegel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naegel were Farm Laborer and Beautician.

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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%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Beautician
    50%

What Naegel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Naegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naegel 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Naegel. 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 192 military records available for the last name Naegel. For the veterans among your Naegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naegel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Naegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Naegel in 1963 was 76, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Naegel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naegel 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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