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Nohlen Family History

Nohlen 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: Nolen, Bohlen, Nowlen, Nollen, Noble, Norden, Ohler, Dolen, Bolen

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Where is the Nohlen family from?

You can see how Nohlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nohlen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nohlen family living in Kansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nohlen's in USA. Kansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Nohlen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nohlen 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 Nohlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nohlen. 100% of Nohlen men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    100%

What Nohlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Nohlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nohlen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Nohlen. 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 24 military records available for the last name Nohlen. For the veterans among your Nohlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nohlen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Nohlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Nohlen in 1965 was 52, and 75 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nohlen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nohlen 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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