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Nonan Family History

Nonan 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: Nonn, Honan, Noonan, Nolan, Ronan, Onan, Yonan, Nunan, Norman, Jonas

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Where is the Nonan family from?

You can see how Nonan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nonan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nonan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Nonan families living in Quebec. This was about 51% of all the recorded Nonan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nonan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nonan 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 Nonan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nonan. 100% of Nonan 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 Nonan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nonan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nonan 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Nonan. 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 158 military records available for the last name Nonan. For the veterans among your Nonan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nonan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Nonan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nonan in 1978 was 57, and 52 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nonan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nonan 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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