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Nigy Family History

Nigy 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: Nagy, Nigg, Nigh, Nigl, Nice, Niu, Gnagy, Ney, Ni, Nay

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Where is the Nigy family from?

You can see how Nigy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nigy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nigy families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nigy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nigy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nigy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Nigy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nigy 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nigy. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nigy. For the veterans among your Nigy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nigy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nigy 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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