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Nolta Name Meaning

Altered form of German Nolte .

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


Similar surnames: Nolt, Folta, Nolte, Oltz, Golla, Nott, Folts, Noeth, Koltz, Cota

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Where is the Nolta family from?

You can see how Nolta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nolta family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nolta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Nolta families living in Iowa. This was about 27% of all the recorded Nolta's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nolta families in 1880.
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What did your Nolta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nolta. 32% of Nolta men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nolta women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nolta were Mechanic and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Hand
    16%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nolta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nolta 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Nolta. 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 164 military records available for the last name Nolta. For the veterans among your Nolta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nolta lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Nolta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nolta in 1953 was 46, and 70 in 2004.

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