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Nowe Family History

Nowe Name 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: Noe, Howe, Rowe, Nore, Lowe, Powe, Noce, Noye, Dowe, Bowe

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Where is the Nowe family from?

You can see how Nowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nowe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Nowe family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nowe's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Nowe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nowe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nowe. 25% of Nowe men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Nowe women worked as a Secretary. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    25%
  • Dairyman
    25%
  • Meat Cutter
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowe 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 750 immigration records available for the last name Nowe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 607 military records available for the last name Nowe. For the veterans among your Nowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowe lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Nowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nowe in 1954 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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