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Nowie Family History

Nowie 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: Dowie, Cowie, Bowie, Nowik, Howie, Noble, Noe, Notte, Howe, Rowe

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Where is the Nowie family from?

You can see how Nowie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nowie families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 2 Nowie families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Nowie's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Nowie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowie 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 Nowie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nowie. 100% of Nowie 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%

What Nowie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Nowie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowie 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Nowie. 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 43 military records available for the last name Nowie. For the veterans among your Nowie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowie lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Nowie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nowie in 1979 was 27, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowie 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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