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Nodd Family History

Nodd Name 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: Codd, Dodd, Nord, Todd, Nold, Nudd, Noda, Rodd, Podd, Noyd

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Where is the Nodd family from?

You can see how Nodd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nodd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nodd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Nodd families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nodd's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Nodd families in 1891.
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What did your Nodd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nodd. 75% of Nodd men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Nodd women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nodd were Salesman and 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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Nodd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nodd 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Nodd. 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 248 military records available for the last name Nodd. For the veterans among your Nodd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nodd lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nodd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nodd in 1963 was 71, and 53 in 2004.

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