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Nalden Family History

Nalden 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: Alden, Walden, Naden, Malden, Nalder, Nolden, Halden, Allen, Hayden

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Where is the Nalden family from?

You can see how Nalden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nalden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nalden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nalden families living in Michigan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Nalden's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Nalden families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nalden ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Nalden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nalden 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Nalden. 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 9 military records available for the last name Nalden. For the veterans among your Nalden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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