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Nowins Family History

Nowins 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: Gowins, Nowinski, Nobis, Bowens, Owens, Gowans, Norin, Gowing, Bowns

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Where is the Nowins family from?

You can see how Nowins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nowins family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Nowins's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nowins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Nowins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowins 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Nowins. 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 1 military records available for the last name Nowins. For the veterans among your Nowins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowins lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Nowins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nowins in 1966 was 66, and 85 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowins 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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