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Nolander Family History

Nolander 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: Bolander, Kolander, Nylander, Molander, Olander, Norlander, Lander

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Where is the Nolander family from?

You can see how Nolander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nolander family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nolander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nolander family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nolander's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nolander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nolander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nolander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nolander. 50% of Nolander men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Nolander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Nolander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nolander 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Nolander. 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 57 military records available for the last name Nolander. For the veterans among your Nolander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nolander lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Nolander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nolander in 1962 was 63, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nolander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nolander 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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