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Nowlson Family History

Nowlson 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: Nelson, Ohlson, Knowlton, Coulson, Poulson, Nolton, Dowson, Dolson

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Where is the Nowlson family from?

You can see how Nowlson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowlson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Nowlson families living in Hampshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nowlson's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Nowlson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Nowlson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowlson 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Nowlson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nowlson. For the veterans among your Nowlson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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