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Nalder Name Meaning

German: metathesized form of German Nadler from Central German nālde nōlde ‘needle’. English: variant of Nolder itself a variant of Alder with initial N- through mistaken division of Middle English atten aldre(s) ‘at the alder(s)’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nolder, Walder, Alder, Halder, Valder, Haller, Nader, Neder, Helder

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Where is the Nalder family from?

You can see how Nalder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nalder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nalder families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Nalder families living in Berkshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Nalder's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Nalder families in 1891.
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What did your Nalder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Barrister At Law and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nalder. 34% of Nalder men worked as a Barrister At Law and 80% of Nalder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nalder were General Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie. .

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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 1939

  • Barrister At Law
    34%
  • Solicitor
    34%
  • General Farm Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    15%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Nalder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nalder 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 877 immigration records available for the last name Nalder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 621 military records available for the last name Nalder. For the veterans among your Nalder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nalder lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Nalder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nalder in 1967 was 82, and 74 in 2004.

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