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Notgrass Family History

Notgrass 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: Snodgrass, Grass, Norcross, Lo Grasso, Nattress, Douglass, Notman

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Where is the Notgrass family from?

You can see how Notgrass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Notgrass family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Notgrass families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Notgrass families living in Tennessee. This was about 80% of all the recorded Notgrass's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Notgrass families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Notgrass 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 Notgrass ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and House Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Notgrass. 20% of Notgrass men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Notgrass women worked as a House Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Worker
    100%

What Notgrass family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 896 census records available for the last name Notgrass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Notgrass 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Notgrass. 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 169 military records available for the last name Notgrass. For the veterans among your Notgrass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Notgrass lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Notgrass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Notgrass in 1965 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Notgrass 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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