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Niggl Family History

Niggl 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: Nigg, Nigl, Biggs, Igel, Figg, Wigg, Figge, Nigam, Nagel, Nill

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Where is the Niggl family from?

You can see how Niggl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niggl family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Niggl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Niggl family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Niggl's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Niggl families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Niggl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niggl 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Niggl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Niggl. For the veterans among your Niggl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niggl lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Niggl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Niggl in 1968 was 56, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niggl 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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