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Nachenberg Family History

Nachenberg 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: Eichenberg, Drachenberg, Hackenberg, Falkenberg, Kallenberg

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Where is the Nachenberg family from?

You can see how Nachenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nachenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Nachenberg families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nachenberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nachenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nachenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nachenberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Nachenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nachenberg 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Nachenberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Nachenberg. For the veterans among your Nachenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nachenberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nachenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nachenberg in 1964 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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