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Nagelkerk Family History

Nagelkerk 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: Nagler, Nagele, Geller, Walker, Engelbert, Necker, Nadler, Gelder

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Where is the Nagelkerk family from?

You can see how Nagelkerk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagelkerk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nagelkerk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nagelkerk families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Nagelkerk's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Nagelkerk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nagelkerk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nagelkerk ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Nagelkerk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagelkerk 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Nagelkerk. 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 9 military records available for the last name Nagelkerk. For the veterans among your Nagelkerk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagelkerk lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Nagelkerk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nagelkerk in 1981 was 73, and 84 in 2002.

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