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Nolph Family History

Nolph 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: Dolph, Nulph, Rolph, Nolen, North, Delph, Dolch, Noll, Nolf, Nolle

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Where is the Nolph family from?

You can see how Nolph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nolph family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nolph families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Nolph families living in Essex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Nolph's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Nolph families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nolph 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 Nolph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nolph. 63% of Nolph 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
    63%
  • Foreman
    38%

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Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Nolph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nolph 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Nolph. 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 88 military records available for the last name Nolph. For the veterans among your Nolph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nolph lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nolph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nolph in 1963 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nolph 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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