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Nowlton Family History

Nowlton 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: Knowlton, Nolton, Moulton, Holton, Colton, Norton, Tolton, Rowton

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Where is the Nowlton family from?

You can see how Nowlton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowlton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nowlton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Nowlton families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Nowlton's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nowlton families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Nowlton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowlton 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nowlton. 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 Nowlton. For the veterans among your Nowlton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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