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Nodson Family History

Nodson 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: Hodson, Dodson, Noon, Nelson, Goodson, Norton, Posson, Rosson, Forson

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Where is the Nodson family from?

You can see how Nodson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nodson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nodson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nodson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nodson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nodson families in 1880.
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What did your Nodson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Nodson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nodson 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 Nodson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nodson. For the veterans among your Nodson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nodson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Nodson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Nodson in 1971 was 97, and 93 in 2000.

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