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Noonan Family History

Noonan Name Meaning

Irish (Cork and Limerick): Anglicized form of Gaelic from Ó Nuanáin formerly Ó hIonmhaineáin ‘descendant of Ionmhaineán’ a personal name derived from a diminutive of Ionmhain ‘beloved dear’.

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


Similar surnames: Coonan, Moonan, Goonan, Doonan, Nolan, Ronan, Noone, Cloonan, Honan

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Where is the Noonan family from?

You can see how Noonan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noonan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Noonan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 153 Noonan families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Noonan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Noonan families in 1891.
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What did your Noonan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Noonan. 34% of Noonan men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Noonan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noonan were Catholic Priest and Housewife. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    8%
  • Motor Driver
    8%
  • Catholic Priest
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
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Passenger Lists

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There are 17,000 military records available for the last name Noonan. For the veterans among your Noonan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noonan lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Noonan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Noonan in 1942 was 39, and 76 in 2004.

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