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Nower Family History

Nower Surname Meaning

see Noar.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nower family from?

You can see how Nower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nower family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nower families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Nower families living in Kent. This was about 27% of all the recorded Nower's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Nower families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nower 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 Nower ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nower. 100% of Nower women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nower 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Nower. 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 253 military records available for the last name Nower. For the veterans among your Nower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nower lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nower in 1962 was 77, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nower 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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