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Nolles Family History

Nolles 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: Nolle, Nolley, Bolles, Nelles, Noller, Jolles, Noles, Nilles, Nobles

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Where is the Nolles family from?

You can see how Nolles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nolles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nolles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Nolles families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nolles's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nolles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nolles 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 Nolles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nolles. 60% of Nolles men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nolles 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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Nolles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Nolles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nolles 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Nolles. 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 52 military records available for the last name Nolles. For the veterans among your Nolles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nolles lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Nolles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nolles in 1970 was 77, and 70 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nolles 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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