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Nodland Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name in southwestern Norway probably composed of Old Norse nata ‘small nettle’ + land ‘(piece of) land farmstead’.

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


Similar surnames: Odland, Norland, Nordland, Madland, Soland, Hoyland, Osland, Voland

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Where is the Nodland family from?

You can see how Nodland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nodland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nodland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nodland family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nodland's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Nodland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nodland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nodland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nodland. 60% of Nodland men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Nodland women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nodland were Machinist and Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Nodland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nodland 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Nodland. 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 117 military records available for the last name Nodland. For the veterans among your Nodland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nodland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nodland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nodland in 1963 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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