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Nowels Family History

Nowels Surname Meaning

Altered form of Nowell or Noel with the addition of excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nowels family from?

You can see how Nowels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nowels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Nowels families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nowels's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nowels families in 1911.
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What did your Nowels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nowels. 36% of Nowels men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Nowels women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nowels were Clerk and Maid.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Attendant
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Grader
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nowels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowels 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Nowels. 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 527 military records available for the last name Nowels. For the veterans among your Nowels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowels lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nowels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Nowels in 1958 was 51, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowels 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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