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Nosa Family History

Nosa 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: Rosa, Posa, Kosa, Noss, Nora, Noya, Nova, Noia, Noda, Sosa

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Where is the Nosa family from?

You can see how Nosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nosa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nosa families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Nosa families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nosa's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Nosa families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nosa 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 Nosa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Foreman
    100%

What Nosa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Nosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nosa 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Nosa. 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 Nosa. For the veterans among your Nosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nosa lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Nosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nosa in 1970 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nosa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nosa 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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