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Nowstrup Family History

Nowstrup 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: Northrup, Bidstrup, Westrup, Northup, Norstrom, Dastrup, Ostrum

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Where is the Nowstrup family from?

You can see how Nowstrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowstrup family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nowstrup family living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nowstrup's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Nowstrup families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Nowstrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowstrup 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Nowstrup. 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 Nowstrup. For the veterans among your Nowstrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowstrup lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Nowstrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nowstrup in 1969 was 81, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowstrup 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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