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Nachtygal Family History

Nachtygal Name 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: Nachtigal, Nachtigall, Nachtman, Wachtel, Machuga, Nacht, Natal

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Where is the Nachtygal family from?

You can see how Nachtygal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nachtygal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nachtygal family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nachtygal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nachtygal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nachtygal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nachtygal ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nachtygal ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Nachtygal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nachtygal 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Nachtygal. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nachtygal. For the veterans among your Nachtygal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nachtygal lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Nachtygal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nachtygal in 1971 was 77, and 95 in 1997.

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