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Nowalis Family History

Nowalis 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: Kowalik, Nogales, Nowlin, Nowels, Nealis, Newlin, Norris, Solis, Wali

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Where is the Nowalis family from?

You can see how Nowalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowalis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nowalis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nowalis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nowalis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowalis 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 Nowalis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nowalis. 100% of Nowalis women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Nowalis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Nowalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowalis 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Nowalis. 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 12 military records available for the last name Nowalis. For the veterans among your Nowalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowalis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Nowalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nowalis in 1965 was 71, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowalis 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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