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Naegelen Family History

Naegelen 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: Naegele, Naegle, Naegeli, Nagele, Haegele, Nagle, Angeles, Hagele

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Where is the Naegelen family from?

You can see how Naegelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naegelen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Naegelen families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Naegelen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Naegelen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naegelen 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 113 census records available for the last name Naegelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naegelen 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Naegelen. 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 111 military records available for the last name Naegelen. For the veterans among your Naegelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naegelen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Naegelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Naegelen in 1967 was 89, and 72 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naegelen 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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