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Nolder Family History

Nolder Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Alder with initial N- through mistaken division of Middle English atten aldre(s) ‘at the alder(s)’. Compare Nalder.

North German: habitational name for someone from Nolde in Schleswig-Holstein.

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


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You can see how Nolder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nolder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nolder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Nolder families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Nolder's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Nolder families in 1891.
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What did your Nolder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nolder. 100% of Nolder 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%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Nolder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nolder 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Nolder. 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 818 military records available for the last name Nolder. For the veterans among your Nolder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nolder lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Nolder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nolder in 1943 was 40, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nolder 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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