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Nagelkirk Family History

Nagelkirk 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: Neikirk, Selkirk, Newkirk, Nager, Nagel, Hagelin, Odekirk, Van Kirk

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Where is the Nagelkirk family from?

You can see how Nagelkirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagelkirk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nagelkirk families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Nagelkirk's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Nagelkirk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nagelkirk 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 Nagelkirk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nagelkirk. 67% of Nagelkirk men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nagelkirk women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Nagelkirk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Nagelkirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagelkirk 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 Nagelkirk. 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 17 military records available for the last name Nagelkirk. For the veterans among your Nagelkirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagelkirk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Nagelkirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nagelkirk in 1966 was 73, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nagelkirk 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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