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Nowllin Family History

Nowllin 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: Nowlin, Newlin, Collin, Follin, Norlin, Bollin, Kollin, Wollin

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Where is the Nowllin family from?

You can see how Nowllin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowllin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nowllin families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Nowllin's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Nowllin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Nowllin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowllin 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Nowllin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Nowllin. For the veterans among your Nowllin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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