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Nulen Family History

Nulen 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: Nolen, Nylen, Bulen, Nugen, Hulen, Mule, Allen, Mullen, Uren, Gulden

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Where is the Nulen family from?

You can see how Nulen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nulen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nulen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Nulen family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nulen's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Nulen families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Nulen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nulen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Nulen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Nulen. For the veterans among your Nulen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nulen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nulen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nulen

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