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Notow Family History

Notow 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: Noto, Notte, Noon, Nott, Norton, Toto, Noor, Soto, Novo, Notz

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Where is the Notow family from?

You can see how Notow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Notow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Notow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Notow families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Notow's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Notow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Notow 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 39 census records available for the last name Notow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Notow 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Notow. 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 1 military records available for the last name Notow. For the veterans among your Notow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Notow lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Notow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Notow in 1976 was 76, and 70 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Notow 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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