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Nightlinger Family History

Nightlinger 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: Kightlinger, Wittlinger, Nighswonger, Gettinger, Kitelinger

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Where is the Nightlinger family from?

You can see how Nightlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nightlinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nightlinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Nightlinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nightlinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nightlinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nightlinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nightlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nightlinger. 31% of Nightlinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nightlinger women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Operator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Nightlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nightlinger 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Nightlinger. 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 257 military records available for the last name Nightlinger. For the veterans among your Nightlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nightlinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Nightlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nightlinger in 1962 was 67, and 78 in 2002.

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