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Nody Family History

Nody 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: Body, Noy, Cody, Novy, Noda, Rody, Zody, Mody, Noe, Loy

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Where is the Nody family from?

You can see how Nody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nody family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nody families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nody families living in Louisiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Nody's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Nody families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nody surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Nody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nody 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Nody. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nody. For the veterans among your Nody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nody lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Nody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nody in 1983 was 72, and 84 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nody 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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