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Nolstein Family History

Nolstein 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: Holstein, Goldstein, Hulstein, Holsten, Nothstein, Milstein

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Where is the Nolstein family from?

You can see how Nolstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nolstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nolstein families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nolstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nolstein families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Nolstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nolstein 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nolstein. 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 1 military records available for the last name Nolstein. For the veterans among your Nolstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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