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Nolla Family History

Nolla 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: Molla, Bolla, Noll, Nolle, Golla, Colla, Rolla, Zolla, Nola, Nolta

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Where is the Nolla family from?

You can see how Nolla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nolla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nolla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Nolla families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Nolla's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nolla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nolla 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 Nolla ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nolla. 100% of Nolla men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Nolla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 559 census records available for the last name Nolla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nolla 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Nolla. 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 170 military records available for the last name Nolla. For the veterans among your Nolla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nolla lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Nolla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nolla in 1957 was 37, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nolla 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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