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Nowlan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Nolan .

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


Similar surnames: Nowlin, Nowlen, Nowland, Bowlan, Nolen, Dowland, Nowling, Knowland

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Where is the Nowlan family from?

You can see how Nowlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nowlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Nowlan families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Nowlan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nowlan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nowlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nowlan. 17% of Nowlan men worked as a Clerk and 22% of Nowlan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nowlan were Farm Hand and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Hand
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Stenographer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Nowlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowlan 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Nowlan. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Nowlan. For the veterans among your Nowlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowlan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Nowlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nowlan in 1959 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

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