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Nohal Family History

Nohal 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: Nohl, Johal, Nosal, Nodal, Rohal, Mohan, Nohr, Nobel, Neal, Noel

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Where is the Nohal family from?

You can see how Nohal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nohal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Nohal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Nohal families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nohal's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nohal families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Nohal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nohal 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Nohal. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nohal. For the veterans among your Nohal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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