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Nigl Family History

Nigl Surname Meaning

South German: from a pet form of the personal name Nikolaus.

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


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Where is the Nigl family from?

You can see how Nigl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nigl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nigl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nigl family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Nigl's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Nigl families in 1891.
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What did your Nigl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nigl. 20% of Nigl men worked as a Baker and 60% of Nigl women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nigl were Shoe Repair Man and Packer.

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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

  • Baker
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Finishing Furn
    20%
  • Shoe Repair Man
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Packer
    40%

What Nigl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Nigl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nigl 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Nigl. 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 469 military records available for the last name Nigl. For the veterans among your Nigl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nigl lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Nigl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nigl in 1948 was 55, and 45 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nigl 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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