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Nolfi Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Nolfo a shortened form of personal names such as Arnolfo (see Nolf ) or Dinolfo.

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


Similar surnames: Dolfi, Nolf, Stolfi, Nolet, Soli, Nelli, Rolli, Noll, Poli, Nolte

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Where is the Nolfi family from?

You can see how Nolfi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nolfi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Nolfi families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Nolfi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nolfi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nolfi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nolfi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nolfi. 48% of Nolfi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nolfi women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Pipe Fitter
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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What Nolfi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Nolfi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nolfi 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Nolfi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 229 military records available for the last name Nolfi. For the veterans among your Nolfi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nolfi lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Nolfi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nolfi in 1957 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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