This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Nonis family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Nonis Family History

Nonis 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: Nobis, Donis, Bonis, Ronis, Jonas, Boris, Danis, Annis, Norris, Solis

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Nonis family from?

You can see how Nonis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nonis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nonis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Nonis families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Nonis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nonis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nonis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Nonis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nonis. 50% of Nonis men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Nonis | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    34%
  • Helper
    17%

What Nonis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nonis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nonis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Nonis

Passenger Lists

There are 414 immigration records available for the last name Nonis. 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.

View all Nonis immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 92 military records available for the last name Nonis. For the veterans among your Nonis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Nonis military records

You've only scratched the surface of Nonis family history

Discover More

What is the average Nonis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Nonis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nonis in 1970 was 78, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nonis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nonis 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Nonis family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial