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Nolker Family History

Nolker 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: Kolker, Nolder, Volker, Noller, Folker, Nolen, Holder, Toller, Bolter

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Where is the Nolker family from?

You can see how Nolker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nolker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nolker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Nolker families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nolker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nolker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nolker 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 Nolker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nolker. 67% of Nolker men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Nolker women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nolker were Truck Driver and Houseworker.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Foreman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    25%
  • Cashier
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Houseworker
    25%

What Nolker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nolker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nolker 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Nolker. 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 168 military records available for the last name Nolker. For the veterans among your Nolker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nolker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nolker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Nolker in 1962 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nolker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nolker 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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