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Nolfo Family History

Nolfo 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, Nolfi, Wolf, Nolen, Rolf, Noll, Nolle, Mollo, Nolde, Novo

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Where is the Nolfo family from?

You can see how Nolfo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nolfo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Nolfo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Nolfo families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nolfo's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Nolfo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nolfo 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 Nolfo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nolfo. 34% of Nolfo men worked as a Presser and 100% of Nolfo women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Presser
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Nolfo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Nolfo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nolfo 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Nolfo. 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 123 military records available for the last name Nolfo. For the veterans among your Nolfo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nolfo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nolfo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nolfo in 1962 was 71, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nolfo 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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