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Nokken Family History

Nokken 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: Dokken, Lokken, Fokken, Nolen, Norden, Morken, Loken, Noakes, Bakken

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Where is the Nokken family from?

You can see how Nokken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nokken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nokken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nokken families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nokken's in USA. Dakota Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Nokken families in 1880.
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What did your Nokken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nokken. 60% of Nokken men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Nokken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Nokken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nokken 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Nokken. 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 20 military records available for the last name Nokken. For the veterans among your Nokken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nokken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Nokken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nokken in 1963 was 91, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nokken 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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