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Nosel Family History

Nosel 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: Nobel, Noser, Noel, Kosel, Mosel, Nosek, Rosel, Nosal, Borel, Moses

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Where is the Nosel family from?

You can see how Nosel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nosel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nosel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Nosel families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Nosel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nosel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nosel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nosel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nosel. 40% of Nosel men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Attendant
    14%
  • Helper
    14%

What Nosel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Nosel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nosel 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Nosel. 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 107 military records available for the last name Nosel. For the veterans among your Nosel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nosel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Nosel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nosel in 1968 was 85, and 64 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nosel 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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