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Nolff Family History

Nolff Surname Meaning

German: variant of Nolf. This surname is very rare in Germany. Compare Nulf and Nulph.

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


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Where is the Nolff family from?

You can see how Nolff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nolff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nolff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Nolff families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nolff's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nolff families in 1891.
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What did your Nolff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nolff. 37% of Nolff men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nolff women worked as a Maid.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Nolff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 971 census records available for the last name Nolff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nolff 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Nolff. 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 236 military records available for the last name Nolff. For the veterans among your Nolff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nolff lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nolff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nolff in 1958 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nolff 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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