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Nagg Family History

Nagg 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: Dagg, Hagg, Fagg, Nagi, Nagy, Tagg, Wagg, Nigg, Bagg, Wang

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Where is the Nagg family from?

You can see how Nagg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nagg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Nagg families living in Cheshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Nagg's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Nagg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nagg 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 Nagg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Help Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nagg. 100% of Nagg women worked as a General Help Domestic.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • General Help Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nagg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagg 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 524 immigration records available for the last name Nagg. 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 138 military records available for the last name Nagg. For the veterans among your Nagg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagg lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Nagg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nagg in 1954 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nagg 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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