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Nouel Family History

Nouel 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, Noel, Borel, Noe, Nolen, Noser, Knobel, Godel, Kozel, Rogel

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Where is the Nouel family from?

You can see how Nouel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nouel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nouel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Nouel families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nouel's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Nouel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Nouel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nouel 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Nouel. 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 15 military records available for the last name Nouel. For the veterans among your Nouel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nouel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Nouel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nouel in 1967 was 72, and 52 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nouel 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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