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Nolda Family History

Nolda 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: Nolde, Golda, Bolda, Nold, Noda, Nola, Holda, Nolta, Bold, Gold

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Where is the Nolda family from?

You can see how Nolda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nolda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nolda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Nolda families living in Middlesex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Nolda's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Nolda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nolda 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 Nolda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nolda. 60% of Nolda men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Helper On Truck
    40%

What Nolda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Nolda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nolda 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Nolda. 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 475 military records available for the last name Nolda. For the veterans among your Nolda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nolda lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nolda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nolda in 1962 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nolda 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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