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Nohner Family History

Nohner 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: Lohner, Rohner, Bohner, Johner, Hohner, Nooner, Dohner, Kohner, Nohr

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Where is the Nohner family from?

You can see how Nohner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nohner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nohner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nohner family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Nohner's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Nohner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nohner 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 Nohner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nohner. 50% of Nohner men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Nohner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Nohner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nohner 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Nohner. 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 39 military records available for the last name Nohner. For the veterans among your Nohner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nohner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Nohner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nohner in 1963 was 76, and 39 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nohner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nohner 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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