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Nouri Family History

Nouri Surname Meaning

Arabic: variant of Nuri ‘light illumination’. This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians. Compare Noury

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


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Where is the Nouri family from?

You can see how Nouri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nouri family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nouri families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Nouri families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Nouri's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nouri families in 1911.
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What did your Nouri ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nouri. 100% of Nouri men worked as a Fisherman.

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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 1921

  • Fisherman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Nouri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nouri 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Nouri. 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 39 military records available for the last name Nouri. For the veterans among your Nouri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nouri lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nouri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nouri in 1965 was 70, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nouri 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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