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Nossent Family History

Nossent 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: Bessent, Nissen, Fossen, Bossen, Nessen, Rossen, Dossett, Fossett

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nossent 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 12 census records available for the last name Nossent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nossent 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Nossent. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nossent. For the veterans among your Nossent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nossent lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Nossent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Nossent in 1975 was 75, and 71 in 1985.

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