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Nowton Family History

Nowton 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: Norton, Rowton, Newton, Nolton, Howton, Orton, Holton, Colton, Noon

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Where is the Nowton family from?

You can see how Nowton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nowton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Nowton families living in Kansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nowton's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Nowton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowton 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 538 census records available for the last name Nowton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowton 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Nowton. 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 18 military records available for the last name Nowton. For the veterans among your Nowton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowton lifespan?

Average Nowton life expectancy in 1959 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 51.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowton 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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