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Nohen Family History

Nohen 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: Nolen, Cohen, Bohen, Noren, Kohen, Nohe, John, Noe, Mohan, Chen

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Where is the Nohen family from?

You can see how Nohen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nohen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Nohen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nohen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nohen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nohen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nohen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nohen. 100% of Nohen men worked as a Shoe Salesman.

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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

  • Shoe Salesman
    100%

What Nohen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Nohen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nohen 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Nohen. 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 30 military records available for the last name Nohen. For the veterans among your Nohen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nohen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1967, in the United States, Nohen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Nohen in 1963 was 85, and 61 in 1967.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nohen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nohen 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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