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Nowman Family History

Nowman 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: Norman, Bowman, Notman, Snowman, Newman, Lowman, Cowman, Nowlan

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Where is the Nowman family from?

You can see how Nowman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nowman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Nowman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nowman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nowman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowman 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 Nowman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nowman. 17% of Nowman men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Nowman women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nowman were Laborer and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Fisherman
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Nowman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nowman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowman 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Nowman. 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 160 military records available for the last name Nowman. For the veterans among your Nowman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Nowman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nowman in 1956 was 30, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nowman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowman 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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