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Nowlyn Family History

Nowlyn 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: Nowlin, Nowlen, Nowlan, Nolen, Newlin, Nolan, Norlin, Bowlan, Nowland

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Where is the Nowlyn family from?

You can see how Nowlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowlyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nowlyn family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nowlyn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nowlyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowlyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nowlyn ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nowlyn ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Nowlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowlyn 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 immigration records available for the last name Nowlyn. 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 10 military records available for the last name Nowlyn. For the veterans among your Nowlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowlyn lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1982, in the United States, Nowlyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Nowlyn in 1971 was 25, and 70 in 1982.

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