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Nawlin Family History

Nawlin 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: Newlin, Nowlin, Karlin, Maslin, Carlin, Malin, Vallin, Gatlin, Ballin

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Where is the Nawlin family from?

You can see how Nawlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nawlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nawlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Nawlin families living in Arkansas. This was about 24% of all the recorded Nawlin's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Nawlin families in 1880.
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What did your Nawlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nawlin. 31% of Nawlin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nawlin women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Nawlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Nawlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nawlin 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 Nawlin. 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 56 military records available for the last name Nawlin. For the veterans among your Nawlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nawlin lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Nawlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Nawlin in 1980 was 67, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nawlin 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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