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Novlan Family History

Novlan 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: Nolan, Nowlan, Norman, Nolen, Notman, Olan, Norland, Govan, Novak

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Where is the Novlan family from?

You can see how Novlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novlan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Novlan families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Novlan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Novlan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Novlan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Novlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novlan 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Novlan. 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 30 military records available for the last name Novlan. For the veterans among your Novlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novlan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Novlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Novlan in 1962 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novlan 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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