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Nowasell Family History

Nowasell 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: Nowell, Rowsell, Townsell, Goodsell, Rosell, Lasell, Powell, Howell

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Where is the Nowasell family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowasell 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 Nowasell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bakers Helper
    100%

What Nowasell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Nowasell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowasell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Nowasell. 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 27 military records available for the last name Nowasell. For the veterans among your Nowasell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowasell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nowasell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nowasell in 1963 was 75, and 31 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowasell 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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