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Nothstein Family History

Nothstein Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of Old High German nōt ‘distress force’ + stein ‘stone rock castle’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nothstein family from?

You can see how Nothstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nothstein family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nothstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Nothstein families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nothstein's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Nothstein families in 1841.
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What did your Nothstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nothstein. 38% of Nothstein men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Nothstein women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nothstein were Clerk and Presser.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Laborer Wpa
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Presser
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nothstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nothstein 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Nothstein. 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 558 military records available for the last name Nothstein. For the veterans among your Nothstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nothstein lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Nothstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nothstein in 1952 was 47, and 90 in 2004.

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