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Nolden Family History

Nolden Name Meaning

Dutch and German: patronymic from Nolde

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


Similar surnames: Norden, Nolde, Olden, Nolen, Holden, Kolden, Nollen, Noller, Nolton

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Where is the Nolden family from?

You can see how Nolden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nolden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nolden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 36 Nolden families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nolden's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nolden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nolden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nolden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nolden. 25% of Nolden men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Nolden women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nolden were New Worker 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nolden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nolden 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Nolden. 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 778 military records available for the last name Nolden. For the veterans among your Nolden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nolden lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nolden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nolden in 1955 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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