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Nollen Family History

Nollen Surname Meaning

Dutch and German: patronymic from Nol a pet form of Arnold. Compare Nolen.

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


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Where is the Nollen family from?

You can see how Nollen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nollen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nollen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Nollen families living in Dorset. This was about 23% of all the recorded Nollen's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 2 other counties had the highest population of Nollen families in 1891.
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What did your Nollen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nollen. 100% of Nollen 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Nollen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nollen 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Nollen. 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 486 military records available for the last name Nollen. For the veterans among your Nollen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nollen lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Nollen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Nollen in 1945 was 39, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nollen 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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