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Nahrwold Family History

Nahrwold Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of nerjan (older stem nar) ‘to save keep alive heal’ + walt ‘rule’.

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


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Where is the Nahrwold family from?

You can see how Nahrwold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahrwold family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nahrwold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Nahrwold families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Nahrwold's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nahrwold families in 1880.
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What did your Nahrwold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nahrwold. 39% of Nahrwold men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Nahrwold women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nahrwold were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 712 census records available for the last name Nahrwold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahrwold 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Nahrwold. 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 178 military records available for the last name Nahrwold. For the veterans among your Nahrwold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahrwold lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Nahrwold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Nahrwold in 1959 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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