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Nothelfer Family History

Nothelfer 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: Boteler, Helfer, Telfer, Shelfer, Rochester, Heller, Helder, Gotthelf

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Where is the Nothelfer family from?

You can see how Nothelfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nothelfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nothelfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Nothelfer families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nothelfer's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Nothelfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nothelfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nothelfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nothelfer. 50% of Nothelfer men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Nothelfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nothelfer 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Nothelfer. 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 279 military records available for the last name Nothelfer. For the veterans among your Nothelfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nothelfer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nothelfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nothelfer in 1966 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

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