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Nolton Family History

Nolton Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Knowlton.

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


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Where is the Nolton family from?

You can see how Nolton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nolton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nolton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Nolton families living in Quebec. This was about 36% of all the recorded Nolton's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nolton families in 1911.
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What did your Nolton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nolton. 25% of Nolton men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Nolton women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nolton were Lineman and Maid.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Lineman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nolton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nolton 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Nolton. 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 594 military records available for the last name Nolton. For the veterans among your Nolton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nolton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nolton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nolton in 1963 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

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