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Nowden Family History

Nowden Surname Meaning

African American: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nowden family from?

You can see how Nowden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nowden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Nowden families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Nowden's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Nowden families in 1891.
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What did your Nowden ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Nowden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowden 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Nowden. 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 177 military records available for the last name Nowden. For the veterans among your Nowden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowden lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Nowden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nowden in 1967 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowden 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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