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Nodge Family History

Nodge 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: Lodge, Hodge, Dodge, Fodge, Bodge, Noble, Loge, Noe, Rode, Budge

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Where is the Nodge family from?

You can see how Nodge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nodge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nodge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nodge family living in Cumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nodge's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Nodge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nodge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nodge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nodge. 59% of Nodge men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    59%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Coal Miner
    17%
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Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Nodge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nodge 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Nodge. 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 103 military records available for the last name Nodge. For the veterans among your Nodge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nodge lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Nodge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nodge in 1965 was 57, and 96 in 2003.

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