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Nodwell Name Meaning

possibly a variant of Noddle .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Rodwell, Bodwell, Nowell, Oswell, Kidwell, Boswell, Powell, Odell

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Where is the Nodwell family from?

You can see how Nodwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nodwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nodwell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 56 Nodwell families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nodwell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nodwell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nodwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nodwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nodwell. 70% of Nodwell men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Student
    12%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Income
    8%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nodwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nodwell 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Nodwell. 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 143 military records available for the last name Nodwell. For the veterans among your Nodwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nodwell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Nodwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nodwell in 1969 was 96, and 73 in 2004.

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