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Nolden Family History

Nolden Surname Meaning

Dutch and German: patronymic from Nolde

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


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Where is the Nolden family from?

You can see how Nolden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nolden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nolden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Nolden families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Nolden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nolden families in 1891.
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What did your Nolden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nolden. 100% of Nolden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nolden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nolden 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Nolden. 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 778 military records available for the last name Nolden. For the veterans among your Nolden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nolden lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nolden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nolden in 1955 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nolden 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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