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Nosman Family History

Nosman 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: Norman, Notman, Osman, Kosman, Rosman, Gosman, Hosman, Cosman, Mosman

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Where is the Nosman family from?

You can see how Nosman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nosman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nosman families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Nosman families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nosman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nosman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nosman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Nosman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nosman 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Nosman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Nosman. For the veterans among your Nosman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nosman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Nosman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Nosman in 1969 was 91, and 81 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nosman 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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