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Nodden Family History

Nodden Surname 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: Norden, Odden, Bodden, Godden, Rodden, Nolden, Bowden, Nolen, Cowden

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Where is the Nodden family from?

You can see how Nodden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nodden family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nodden families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there was 1 Nodden family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nodden's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Nodden families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Nodden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nodden 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Nodden. 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 10 military records available for the last name Nodden. For the veterans among your Nodden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nodden lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Nodden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nodden in 1979 was 77, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nodden ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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