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Nodwell Family History

Nodwell Surname Meaning

possibly a variant of Noddle.

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


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Where is the Nodwell family from?

You can see how Nodwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nodwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nodwell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Nodwell families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nodwell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nodwell families in 1891.
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What did your Nodwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nodwell. 100% of Nodwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Nodwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nodwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nodwell 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Nodwell. 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 143 military records available for the last name Nodwell. For the veterans among your Nodwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nodwell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Nodwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nodwell in 1969 was 96, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nodwell 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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