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Nolland Family History

Nolland 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: Holland, Norland, Folland, Nodland, Noland, Nowland, Bolland, Volland

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Where is the Nolland family from?

You can see how Nolland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nolland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nolland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Nolland families living in Cornwall. This was about 25% of all the recorded Nolland's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 3 other counties had the highest population of Nolland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nolland 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 Nolland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nolland. 60% of Nolland 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
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties (oap
    40%

What Nolland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 832 census records available for the last name Nolland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nolland 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Nolland. 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 67 military records available for the last name Nolland. For the veterans among your Nolland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nolland lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Nolland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Nolland in 1967 was 72, and 67 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nolland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nolland 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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