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Nodruff Family History

Nodruff 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: Woodruff, Boruff, Duff, Norum, Nordhoff, Boroff, Harruff, Mcduff

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Where is the Nodruff family from?

You can see how Nodruff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nodruff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nodruff family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nodruff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Nodruff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nodruff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nodruff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nodruff. 100% of Nodruff men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Nodruff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nodruff 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nodruff. 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 35 military records available for the last name Nodruff. For the veterans among your Nodruff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nodruff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nodruff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nodruff in 1963 was 82, and 84 in 2003.

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