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Nogen Family History

Nogen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nolen, Bogen, Mogen, Hogen, Vogen, Noren, Kogen, Nugen, Cogen, Hagen

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Where is the Nogen family from?

You can see how Nogen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nogen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nogen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Nogen family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nogen's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Nogen families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nogen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nogen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nogen. 100% of Nogen men worked as a Painter and 100% of Nogen women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Nogen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Nogen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nogen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Nogen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Nogen. For the veterans among your Nogen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nogen lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Nogen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nogen in 1986 was 48, and 95 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nogen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nogen 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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