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Nossen Family History

Nossen 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: Nissen, Fossen, Bossen, Nessen, Rossen, Vossen, Gossen, Nolen, Olsen

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Where is the Nossen family from?

You can see how Nossen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nossen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nossen families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nossen's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Nossen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nossen 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 177 census records available for the last name Nossen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nossen 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Nossen. 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 429 military records available for the last name Nossen. For the veterans among your Nossen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nossen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Nossen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nossen in 1972 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nossen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nossen 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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