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Nulf Family History

Nulf Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Nolff or Nolf.

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


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Where is the Nulf family from?

You can see how Nulf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nulf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nulf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Nulf families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nulf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nulf families in 1840.
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What did your Nulf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nulf. 30% of Nulf men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nulf women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    30%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Nya
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Nulf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nulf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nulf 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Nulf. 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 436 military records available for the last name Nulf. For the veterans among your Nulf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nulf lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Nulf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nulf in 1945 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nulf 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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