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Nadelman Family History

Nadelman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German literally ‘needle man’ an occupational name for a maker of needles or a user of needles.

It refers to those who worked with needles, such as tailors.

This surname highlights the craftsmanship associated with tailoring and needlework.

For further etymological insight, see Nadel.

The name reflects the cultural and occupational heritage of Ashkenazic Jews.

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


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Where is the Nadelman family from?

You can see how Nadelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nadelman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nadelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 25 Nadelman families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Nadelman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nadelman families in 1920.
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What did your Nadelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nadelman. 36% of Nadelman men worked as a Clerk and 15% of Nadelman women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nadelman were Machine Operator and Sampler.

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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

  • Clerk
    36%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Sampler
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nadelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nadelman 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Nadelman. 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 220 military records available for the last name Nadelman. For the veterans among your Nadelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nadelman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Nadelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nadelman in 1957 was 60, and 85 in 2004.

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