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Nowrey Family History

Nowrey 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: Lowrey, Howrey, Mowrey, Cowley, Howley, Downey, Cowdrey, Newey

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Where is the Nowrey family from?

You can see how Nowrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowrey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nowrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Nowrey families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Nowrey's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Nowrey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowrey 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 183 census records available for the last name Nowrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowrey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nowrey. 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 68 military records available for the last name Nowrey. For the veterans among your Nowrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowrey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Nowrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nowrey in 1971 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowrey 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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