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Nowdesha Family History

Nowdesha 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: Bowdish, Podesta, Desha, Bowden, Cowden, Norden, Rodes, Howden

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Where is the Nowdesha family from?

You can see how Nowdesha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowdesha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nowdesha families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Nowdesha's in USA. California had the highest population of Nowdesha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowdesha 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 Nowdesha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nowdesha. 50% of Nowdesha men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Mucker
    50%

What Nowdesha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Nowdesha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowdesha 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Nowdesha. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nowdesha. For the veterans among your Nowdesha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowdesha lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Nowdesha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nowdesha in 1964 was 65, and 83 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowdesha 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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