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Nossiter Family History

Nossiter Surname Meaning

Unexplained. Some connection seems likely with the name represented by Thomas Ossiter 1608 in IGI (Westminster Middx); Francis Awsiter 1683 in IGI (Saint Giles Cripplegate London); Edmond Osseter 1709 in IGI (Stepney Middx); John Ossiter 1714 in IGI (Rowington Warwicks); see Assinder.

But any connection remains obscure.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Nossiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nossiter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Nossiter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Nossiter families living in Durham. This was about 57% of all the recorded Nossiter's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Nossiter families in 1891.
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What did your Nossiter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nossiter. 100% of Nossiter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nossiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nossiter 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Nossiter. 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 90 military records available for the last name Nossiter. For the veterans among your Nossiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nossiter lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Nossiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nossiter in 1987 was 93, and 71 in 2004.

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