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Nalker Family History

Nalker 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: Walker, Halker, Nalder, Alker, Baker, Marker, Palmer, Asker, Alger

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Where is the Nalker family from?

You can see how Nalker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nalker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nalker families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 27 Nalker families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Nalker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nalker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nalker 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 Nalker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nalker. 26% of Nalker men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Nalker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nalker were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%

What Nalker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nalker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nalker 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nalker. 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 75 military records available for the last name Nalker. For the veterans among your Nalker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nalker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nalker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Nalker in 1966 was 87, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nalker 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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