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Nackenhorst Family History

Nackenhorst 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: Walkenhorst, Batenhorst, Wallenhorst, Vanderhorst, Akehurst

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Where is the Nackenhorst family from?

You can see how Nackenhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nackenhorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nackenhorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Nackenhorst families living in Missouri. This was about 62% of all the recorded Nackenhorst's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Nackenhorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nackenhorst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nackenhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nackenhorst. 100% of Nackenhorst women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Nackenhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nackenhorst 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Nackenhorst. 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 57 military records available for the last name Nackenhorst. For the veterans among your Nackenhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nackenhorst lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Nackenhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nackenhorst in 1968 was 82, and 60 in 2002.

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