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Nouwens Family History

Nouwens 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: Bouwens, Bauwens, Neuens, Bowens, Owens, Cowens, Gowens, Cousens

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There are 179 census records available for the last name Nouwens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nouwens 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Nouwens. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Nouwens. For the veterans among your Nouwens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Nouwens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nouwens in 1979 was 79, and 75 in 2002.

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