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Nolde Family History

Nolde Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: from a short form of the personal name Arnold. German: habitational name from a place so named in Schleswig-Holstein.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nolde family from?

You can see how Nolde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nolde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nolde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Nolde families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nolde's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nolde families in 1891.
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What did your Nolde ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nolde. 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 955 military records available for the last name Nolde. For the veterans among your Nolde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nolde lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Nolde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nolde in 1961 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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