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Nosay Family History

Nosay 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: Nosal, Say, Rosa, Posa, Noser, Kosar, Nay, Mosby, Kosa, Noy

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Where is the Nosay family from?

You can see how Nosay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nosay family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nosay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Nosay families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nosay's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Nosay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nosay 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 115 census records available for the last name Nosay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nosay 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Nosay. 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 22 military records available for the last name Nosay. For the veterans among your Nosay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nosay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nosay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Nosay in 1963 was 55, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nosay 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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