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Nulton Family History

Nulton Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Nolten a patronymic from Nolte.

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


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Where is the Nulton family from?

You can see how Nulton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nulton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nulton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Nulton families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Nulton's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Nulton families in 1911.
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What did your Nulton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nulton. 32% of Nulton men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Nulton women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nulton were Painter and 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
    32%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Passenger Lists

There are 189 immigration records available for the last name Nulton. 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 449 military records available for the last name Nulton. For the veterans among your Nulton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nulton lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Nulton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Nulton in 1961 was 78, and 64 in 2004.

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