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Nolfe Family History

Nolfe 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: Nolf, Nolle, Nolde, Nolte, Nolfi, Wolfe, Nole, Rolfe, Wolf, Noble

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Where is the Nolfe family from?

You can see how Nolfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nolfe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nolfe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Nolfe family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nolfe's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Nolfe families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nolfe 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 Nolfe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nolfe. 23% of Nolfe men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Nolfe women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nolfe were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

What Nolfe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 924 census records available for the last name Nolfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nolfe 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Nolfe. 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 57 military records available for the last name Nolfe. For the veterans among your Nolfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nolfe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Nolfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nolfe in 1966 was 55, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nolfe 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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