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Nossaman Family History

Nossaman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Nossmann an occupational name for a farmer raising cattle from Middle High German nōz ‘cattle’ + man ‘man’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nossaman family from?

You can see how Nossaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nossaman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nossaman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Nossaman families living in Iowa. This was about 48% of all the recorded Nossaman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nossaman families in 1880.
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What did your Nossaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nossaman. 56% of Nossaman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nossaman women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Nossaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nossaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nossaman 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Nossaman. 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 130 military records available for the last name Nossaman. For the veterans among your Nossaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nossaman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Nossaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nossaman in 1956 was 46, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nossaman 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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