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Nawl Family History

Nawl 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: Nail, Nall, Rawl, Pawl, Gall, Paul, Gal, Wall, Saul, Hawk

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Where is the Nawl family from?

You can see how Nawl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nawl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nawl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nawl family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nawl's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Nawl families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nawl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Nawl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nawl 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nawl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Nawl. For the veterans among your Nawl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nawl lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1981, in the United States, Nawl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Nawl in 1974 was 61, and 80 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nawl 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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