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Nollen Name Meaning

Dutch and German: patronymic from Nol a pet form of Arnold . Compare Nolen .

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


Similar surnames: Nolen, Nolle, Holten, Nolden, Follen, Mollen, Noller, Nowlen, Nolley

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Where is the Nollen family from?

You can see how Nollen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nollen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nollen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Nollen families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Nollen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nollen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nollen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nollen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nollen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nollen 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Nollen. 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 486 military records available for the last name Nollen. For the veterans among your Nollen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nollen lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Nollen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Nollen in 1945 was 39, and 56 in 2004.

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