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Nagney Family History

Nagney 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: Cagney, Nanney, Nagley, Radney, Haney, Arney, Adney, Agnew, Darney

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Where is the Nagney family from?

You can see how Nagney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagney family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Nagney families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 74% of all the recorded Nagney's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nagney families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Nagney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagney 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nagney. 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 military records available for the last name Nagney. For the veterans among your Nagney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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