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Naegele Family History

Naegele Surname Meaning

South German (Nägele): variant of Nagel. Compare Nagele.

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


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Where is the Naegele family from?

You can see how Naegele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naegele family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Naegele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Naegele families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Naegele's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Naegele families in 1891.
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What did your Naegele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naegele. 22% of Naegele men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Naegele women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naegele were Laborer and Maid.

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Naegele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naegele 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 857 immigration records available for the last name Naegele. 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 Naegele. For the veterans among your Naegele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naegele lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Naegele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Naegele in 1941 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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