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Nohan Family History

Nohan 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, Rohan, Cohan, Nolan, Nyhan, Lohan, Bohan, Kohan, Nhan, John

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Where is the Nohan family from?

You can see how Nohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nohan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nohan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Nohan family living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Nohan's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Nohan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nohan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Nohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nohan 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Nohan. 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 38 military records available for the last name Nohan. For the veterans among your Nohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nohan 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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