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Nohns Family History

Nohns 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: Johns, Sohns, John, Nohr, Noon, Hohn, Bohn, Nonn, Noss, Lohnes

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Where is the Nohns family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nohns 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 Nohns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nohns. 100% of Nohns men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Nohns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nohns 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Nohns. 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 7 military records available for the last name Nohns. For the veterans among your Nohns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nohns lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Nohns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nohns in 1968 was 72, and 99 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nohns 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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