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Nohai Family History

Nohai 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: Mohan, Nohr, Hai, Noah, Nora, Novak, Kohli, Nagai, Rohan, Noya

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Where is the Nohai family from?

You can see how Nohai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nohai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nohai family living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nohai's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Nohai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nohai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Nohai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Nohai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nohai 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Nohai. 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 27 military records available for the last name Nohai. For the veterans among your Nohai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nohai lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Nohai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nohai in 1975 was 55, and 61 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nohai 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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