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Nackes Family History

Nackes 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: Nacke, Mackes, Backes, Hacker, Packer, Backer, Necker, Naves, Acker

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Where is the Nackes family from?

You can see how Nackes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nackes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nackes families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Nackes families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Nackes's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Nackes families in 1840.
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What did your Nackes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Nackes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nackes 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Nackes. 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 7 military records available for the last name Nackes. For the veterans among your Nackes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nackes lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Nackes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nackes in 1972 was 44, and 90 in 1986.

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