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Nolman Family History

Nolman 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: Norman, Notman, Polman, Dolman, Kolman, Holman, Nolan, Tolman, Olman

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Where is the Nolman family from?

You can see how Nolman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nolman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nolman families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Nolman families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Nolman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nolman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nolman 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 Nolman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nolman. 100% of Nolman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Nolman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Nolman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nolman 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Nolman. 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 40 military records available for the last name Nolman. For the veterans among your Nolman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nolman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1984, in the United States, Nolman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nolman in 1951 was 22, and 76 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nolman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nolman 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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