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Nowlett Family History

Nowlett 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: Noblett, Rowlett, Howlett, Rowett, Coslett, Follett, Tollett, Hewlett

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Where is the Nowlett family from?

You can see how Nowlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowlett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Nowlett families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Nowlett families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nowlett's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Nowlett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowlett 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 86 census records available for the last name Nowlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowlett 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Nowlett. 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 12 military records available for the last name Nowlett. For the veterans among your Nowlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowlett lifespan?

Average Nowlett life expectancy in 1985 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowlett 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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