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Nowlen Family History

Nowlen Surname Meaning

Probably Irish: variant of Nolan.

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


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Where is the Nowlen family from?

You can see how Nowlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowlen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nowlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Nowlen families living in New Brunswick. This was about 55% of all the recorded Nowlen's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Nowlen families in 1911.
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What did your Nowlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nowlen. 35% of Nowlen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Nowlen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nowlen were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nowlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowlen 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Nowlen. 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 808 military records available for the last name Nowlen. For the veterans among your Nowlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowlen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nowlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nowlen in 1962 was 66, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowlen 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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