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Nehl Family History

Nehl Surname Meaning

North German: from a shortened form of the personal name Cornelius or Daneel (see Neels).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nehl family from?

You can see how Nehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nehl families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Nehl families living in Missouri. This was about 43% of all the recorded Nehl's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Nehl families in 1880.
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What did your Nehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Office Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nehl. 37% of Nehl men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Nehl women worked as an Office Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nehl were Farm Hand and Manager.

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Hand
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Work
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehl 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Nehl. 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 483 military records available for the last name Nehl. For the veterans among your Nehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehl lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Nehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nehl in 1953 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nehl 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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