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Nobrega Family History

Nobrega Surname Meaning

Portuguese (Nóbrega): habitational name from the former juridical district Terra da Nóbrega.

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


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Where is the Nobrega family from?

You can see how Nobrega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nobrega family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nobrega families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Nobrega families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Nobrega's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Nobrega families in 1891.
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What did your Nobrega ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nobrega. 30% of Nobrega men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Nobrega women worked as a Sewing. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nobrega were Manager and Spinning.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Weaver
    10%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Presser
    20%
  • Spinning
    20%

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Census Records

There are 947 census records available for the last name Nobrega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nobrega 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nobrega. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 392 military records available for the last name Nobrega. For the veterans among your Nobrega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nobrega lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nobrega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nobrega in 1963 was 33, and 69 in 2004.

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