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Nahlen Family History

Nahlen 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: Dahlen, Wahlen, Allen, Nolen, Nadler, Zahler, Dahler, Bohlen, Palen

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Where is the Nahlen family from?

You can see how Nahlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahlen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nahlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Nahlen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nahlen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nahlen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nahlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nahlen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Nahlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahlen 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Nahlen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 69 military records available for the last name Nahlen. For the veterans among your Nahlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahlen lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Nahlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nahlen in 1941 was 31, and 73 in 2004.

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