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Nulman Family History

Nulman 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: Ulman, Bulman, Kulman, Norman, Kalman, Allman, Notman, Selman, Polman

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Where is the Nulman family from?

You can see how Nulman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nulman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nulman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Nulman families living in Dorset. This was about 54% of all the recorded Nulman's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Nulman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nulman 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 Nulman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nulman. 28% of Nulman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Nulman women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Shipping Clerk
    28%
  • Owner
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Nulman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Nulman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nulman 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Nulman. 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 50 military records available for the last name Nulman. For the veterans among your Nulman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nulman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nulman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Nulman in 1962 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nulman 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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