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Nowan Family History

Nowan 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: Gowan, Nowak, Rowan, Nolan, Cowan, Nowlan, Norman, Mohan, Bowman

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Where is the Nowan family from?

You can see how Nowan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nowan families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Nowan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nowan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nowan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowan 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 Nowan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nowan. 100% of Nowan men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Nowan women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Nowan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Nowan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowan 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Nowan. 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 57 military records available for the last name Nowan. For the veterans among your Nowan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowan lifespan?

Average Nowan life expectancy in 1998 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowan 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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