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Nolt Name Meaning

Altered form of German Nolte .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nott, Nold, Polt, Olt, Nolta, Molt, Noah, Nolf, Noles, Bolt

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Where is the Nolt family from?

You can see how Nolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nolt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nolt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 34 Nolt families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Nolt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nolt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nolt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nolt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nolt. 100% of Nolt 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Nolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nolt 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Nolt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nolt. For the veterans among your Nolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nolt lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Nolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Nolt in 1954 was 40, and 68 in 2004.

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