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Nodell Family History

Nodell 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: Odell, Bodell, Rodell, Noell, Nordell, Nudell, Norell, Novell, Nadell

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Where is the Nodell family from?

You can see how Nodell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nodell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nodell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Nodell families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nodell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nodell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nodell 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 Nodell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nodell. 50% of Nodell men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Nodell women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nodell were Checker and Finisher.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Checker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Finisher
    34%

What Nodell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Nodell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nodell 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Nodell. 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 89 military records available for the last name Nodell. For the veterans among your Nodell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nodell lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Nodell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nodell in 1945 was 31, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nodell 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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