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Nungester Family History

Nungester Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Nungesser.

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


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Where is the Nungester family from?

You can see how Nungester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nungester family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nungester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 59 Nungester families living in Ohio. This was about 92% of all the recorded Nungester's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nungester families in 1880.
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What did your Nungester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nungester. 40% of Nungester men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nungester women worked as a Proprietor.

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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
    40%
  • Farm Labor
    18%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Nungester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 833 census records available for the last name Nungester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nungester 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Nungester. 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 152 military records available for the last name Nungester. For the veterans among your Nungester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nungester lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Nungester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Nungester in 1957 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nungester 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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