Nulton Family History

Nulton Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Nolten a patronymic from Nolte.

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

Similar surnames: Nolton, Culton, Helton, Yelton, Dolton, Auton, Fulton, Sulton, Auston, Huston

17,000 record(s) for Nulton

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
449	Military Records
189	Immigration Records
3K	Census and Voter Lists
10K	Member Trees

Where is the Nulton family from?

You can see how Nulton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nulton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nulton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 6 Nulton families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nulton's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nulton families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nulton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nulton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nulton. 32% of Nulton men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Nulton women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nulton were Painter and Housekeeper.

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

32%

Farmer

29%

Carpenter

7%

Painter

7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housewife

38%

Maid

38%

Housekeeper

25%

What Nulton family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3K census records available for the last name Nulton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nulton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 189 immigration records available for the last name Nulton. 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.

Military Records

There are 449 military records available for the last name Nulton. For the veterans among your Nulton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Nulton lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Nulton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Nulton in 1961 was 78, and 64 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nulton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.