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Nolan Family History

Nolan Genealogy & Family Tree

Nolan is an Irish name from County Carlow, Ireland, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Gaelic word nuall which means "shout." One of the earliest known ancestors--Teag O Nuallain--was recorded in 1672. In recent years, it is sometimes used as a given name.

Other spellings include "Nowlan," "Knowlan," "Noland," "O'Nolan," "O'Nowlan," and "O'Nowland." Notable people with the surname include American football player Dick Nolan (New York Giants, Chicago Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys), Irish singer Bernie Nolan (The Nolans), and British director Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight, Inception, Memento). The first Nolan to come to America was Catherine Nolan in Maryland in 1655.

Nolan Birth Records
Nolan Death Records
  • Name Birth Date Death Date Location
  • James E. Nolan -- --, 1943 January 4, 2004 Michigan
  • George Francis Nolan -- --, 1917 December 0, 1959 New South Wales
  • Muriel Glynn Nolan -- --, 1903 August 26, 1930 New South Wales
  • Sophronie Lou Nolan -- --, 1872 December 0, 1957 Alabama
  • Helen Lucille Nolan -- --, 1927 February 8, 1997 Ontario
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