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Nohay Family History

Nohay 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: Hay, Mohan, Nohr, Nay, Noy, Noah, Noury, Nora, Novak, Rohan

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Where is the Nohay family from?

You can see how Nohay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nohay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nohay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Nohay family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nohay's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Nohay families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Nohay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nohay 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Nohay. 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 6 military records available for the last name Nohay. For the veterans among your Nohay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nohay lifespan?

Average Nohay life expectancy in 2004 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nohay 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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