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Nodgson Family History

Nodgson 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: Hodgson, Dodgson, Hodson, Dodson, Hodgdon, Noon, Nelson, Pidgeon

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Where is the Nodgson family from?

You can see how Nodgson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nodgson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nodgson family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nodgson's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Nodgson families in 1920.
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What did your Nodgson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nodgson. 100% of Nodgson 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%
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Nodgson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nodgson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Nodgson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nodgson. For the veterans among your Nodgson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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