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Nossel Family History

Nossel 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: Rossel, Nessel, Fosse, Nobel, Postel, Cosse, Hassel, Noser, Noel

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Where is the Nossel family from?

You can see how Nossel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nossel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nossel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Nossel families living in Maryland. This was about 45% of all the recorded Nossel's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Nossel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nossel 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 Nossel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nossel. 50% of Nossel men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Nossel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Machiner (ladies Corts)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

What Nossel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Nossel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nossel 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Nossel. 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 196 military records available for the last name Nossel. For the veterans among your Nossel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nossel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Nossel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nossel in 1969 was 82, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nossel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nossel 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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