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Nolting Name Meaning

North German (also Nölting) and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Nolte .

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


Similar surnames: Osting, Rolling, Golding, Otting, Bolding, Emling, Moring, Bolling

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Where is the Nolting family from?

You can see how Nolting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nolting family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nolting families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Nolting families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Nolting's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nolting families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nolting surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nolting ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nolting. 34% of Nolting men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Nolting women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nolting were Salesman and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Servant
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Nolting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nolting 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nolting. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Nolting. For the veterans among your Nolting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nolting lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Nolting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nolting in 1959 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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