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Nowland Family History

Nowland Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Nolan. Possibly an altered form of German Nauland (see Newland).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nowland family from?

You can see how Nowland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nowland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 46 Nowland families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Nowland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nowland families in 1891.
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What did your Nowland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Grocers Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nowland. 50% of Nowland men worked as a Grocers Assistant and 89% of Nowland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nowland were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Grocers Assistant
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Weaver Woollen Mill
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

What Nowland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Nowland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowland 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nowland. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Nowland. For the veterans among your Nowland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowland lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Nowland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nowland in 1946 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nowland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowland 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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