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Nurden Family History

Nurden Surname Meaning

see Nurton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nurden family from?

You can see how Nurden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nurden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nurden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Nurden families living in Wiltshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Nurden's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Nurden families in 1891.
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What did your Nurden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Carter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nurden. 34% of Nurden men worked as a Farm Carter and 87% of Nurden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nurden were Roadwork G C C and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Carter
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Roadwork G C C
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nurden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nurden 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Nurden. 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 228 military records available for the last name Nurden. For the veterans among your Nurden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nurden lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1975, in the United States, Nurden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Nurden in 1974 was 93, and 89 in 1975.

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