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Nadig Family History

Nadig Name Meaning

Swiss German and German: nickname for a kind benevolent person from Old High German (gi-)nadig ‘kind’. Compare Nading . Indian (Karnataka): name meaning ‘village superintendent’ derived from an official title based on Kannada nāḍu ‘district’ + the agent suffix -iga.

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


Similar surnames: Habig, Neidig, Nuding, Nagi, Nader, Naden, Nail, Ladig, Nadel, Harig

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Where is the Nadig family from?

You can see how Nadig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nadig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nadig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Nadig families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Nadig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nadig families in 1880.
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What did your Nadig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nadig. 50% of Nadig men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Nadig women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nadig were Policeman and Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Machinist
    35%
  • Policeman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Nadig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nadig 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Nadig. 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 250 military records available for the last name Nadig. For the veterans among your Nadig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nadig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nadig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nadig in 1962 was 82, and 86 in 2004.

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