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Nagourney Family History

Nagourney 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: Journey, Gorney, Gurney, Gourley, Mahorney, Torney, Courtney, Dorney

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Where is the Nagourney family from?

You can see how Nagourney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagourney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nagourney family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nagourney's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Nagourney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nagourney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nagourney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nagourney. 100% of Nagourney 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Nagourney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagourney 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Nagourney. 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 22 military records available for the last name Nagourney. For the veterans among your Nagourney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagourney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nagourney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nagourney in 1966 was 62, and 48 in 2004.

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