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Nowall Family History

Nowall 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: Kowall, Nowell, Wall, Dowdall, Foxall, Noll, Newhall, Powell, Howell

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Where is the Nowall family from?

You can see how Nowall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nowall families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Nowall families living in Cheshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Nowall's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Nowall families in 1891.
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What did your Nowall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nowall. 100% of Nowall men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Nowall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowall 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Nowall. 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 60 military records available for the last name Nowall. For the veterans among your Nowall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Nowall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Nowall in 1964 was 75, and 53 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowall 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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