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Nagell Family History

Nagell 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: Nagel, Nadell, Nagele, Bagwell, Lasell, Nell, Dagel, Nagle, Gell

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Where is the Nagell family from?

You can see how Nagell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nagell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Nagell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nagell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nagell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nagell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nagell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nagell. 34% of Nagell men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Nagell women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Painter
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Manager
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Nagell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagell 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Nagell. 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 231 military records available for the last name Nagell. For the veterans among your Nagell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nagell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nagell in 1964 was 71, and 95 in 2004.

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