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Nalen Family History

Nalen Surname 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: Nolen, Palen, Dalen, Nylen, Galen, Kalen, Valen, Naden, Walen, Halen

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Where is the Nalen family from?

You can see how Nalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nalen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nalen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Nalen families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nalen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Nalen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nalen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nalen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nalen. 36% of Nalen men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Nalen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nalen were Truck Driver and Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

What Nalen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nalen 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Nalen. 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 226 military records available for the last name Nalen. For the veterans among your Nalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nalen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Nalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nalen in 1970 was 93, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nalen 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.

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