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Nakel Family History

Nakel 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: Nagel, Nadel, Yakel, Akel, Jakel, Baker, Gabel, Tafel, Hamel, Camel

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Where is the Nakel family from?

You can see how Nakel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nakel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Nakel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Nakel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nakel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakel 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 Nakel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nakel. 100% of Nakel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Nakel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Nakel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakel 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Nakel. 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 45 military records available for the last name Nakel. For the veterans among your Nakel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Nakel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Nakel in 1976 was 87, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nakel 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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