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Nagles Family History

Nagles 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: Nagle, Eagles, Nagler, Naples, Nagley, Sales, Eagle, Wagle, Nadler

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Where is the Nagles family from?

You can see how Nagles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nagles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nagles family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Nagles's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Nagles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nagles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nagles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nagles. 60% of Nagles men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 839 census records available for the last name Nagles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagles 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Nagles. 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 113 military records available for the last name Nagles. For the veterans among your Nagles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagles lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Nagles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Nagles in 1964 was 42, and 91 in 2003.

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