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Nowling Family History

Nowling Surname Meaning

Variant of Nowlin.

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


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Where is the Nowling family from?

You can see how Nowling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nowling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Nowling families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Nowling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nowling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowling 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 Nowling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nowling. 44% of Nowling men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Nowling women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nowling were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Servant
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Nowling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nowling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowling 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Nowling. 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 903 military records available for the last name Nowling. For the veterans among your Nowling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowling lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Nowling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nowling in 1949 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nowling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowling 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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