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Nulph Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Nolff or Nolf .

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


Similar surnames: Nulf, Fulp, Culp, Dolph, Tulp, Ulch, Ulsh, Noah, Bump, Rugh

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Where is the Nulph family from?

You can see how Nulph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nulph family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nulph families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 31 Nulph families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Nulph's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nulph families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nulph surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nulph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nulph. 25% of Nulph men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Nulph women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nulph were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Waitress
    38%
  • Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nulph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nulph 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Nulph. 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 647 military records available for the last name Nulph. For the veterans among your Nulph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nulph lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nulph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nulph in 1963 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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