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Nolfa Family History

Nolfa 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: Nolf, Nolfi, Nola, Nolta, Wolf, Nolen, Rolf, Pola, Molla, Bolla

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Where is the Nolfa family from?

You can see how Nolfa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nolfa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nolfa family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nolfa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nolfa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nolfa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nolfa ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nolfa ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Nolfa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nolfa 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Nolfa. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nolfa. For the veterans among your Nolfa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nolfa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Nolfa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nolfa in 1965 was 58, and 84 in 1996.

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