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Non Family History

Non 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: Son, Yon, Noe, Don, Bon, Noon, No, Kon, Mon, Nonn

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Where is the Non family from?

You can see how Non families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Non family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Non families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Non families living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Non's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Non families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Non 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 Non ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Non. 63% of Non men worked as a 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
    63%
  • Clerk
    38%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Non. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Non 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 863 immigration records available for the last name Non. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Non. For the veterans among your Non ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Non lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Non life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Non in 1961 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Non 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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