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Nollan Family History

Nollan 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: Pollan, Wollan, Nolan, Hollan, Nowlan, Nollen, Norman, Holland, Nolen

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Where is the Nollan family from?

You can see how Nollan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nollan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nollan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Nollan families living in Surrey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nollan's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Nollan families in 1891.
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What did your Nollan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nollan. 25% of Nollan men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Nollan women worked as a Student Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nollan were Clerk and House Work.

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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
    25%
  • Farm Hand
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • House Work
    34%

What Nollan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nollan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nollan 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Nollan. 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 275 military records available for the last name Nollan. For the veterans among your Nollan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nollan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Nollan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nollan in 1962 was 38, and 41 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nollan 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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