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Silbernagel Family History

Silbernagel Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a silversmith from Middle High German silber ‘silver’ + nagel ‘nail’.

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


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Where is the Silbernagel family from?

You can see how Silbernagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silbernagel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Silbernagel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Silbernagel families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Silbernagel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Silbernagel families in 1880.
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What did your Silbernagel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silbernagel. 48% of Silbernagel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Silbernagel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Silbernagel were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Silbernagel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Silbernagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silbernagel 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Silbernagel. 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 869 military records available for the last name Silbernagel. For the veterans among your Silbernagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silbernagel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Silbernagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Silbernagel in 1958 was 54, and 91 in 2004.

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