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Nowson Family History

Nowson 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: Dowson, Towson, Howson, Newson, Rowson, Noon, Nelson, Norton, Rowton

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Where is the Nowson family from?

You can see how Nowson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Nowson families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 7 Nowson families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Nowson's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Nowson families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowson 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 Nowson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nowson. 100% of Nowson men worked as a Student.

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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 1939

  • Student
    100%

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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Nowson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowson 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Nowson. 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 29 military records available for the last name Nowson. For the veterans among your Nowson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nowson

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