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Nonian Family History

Nonian 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: Norman, Kocian, Notman, Nonn, Honan, Domian, Donnan, Noia, Noonan

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Where is the Nonian family from?

You can see how Nonian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nonian family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Nonian family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Nonian's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Nonian families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Nonian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nonian 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nonian. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nonian. For the veterans among your Nonian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nonian

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