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Noelker Family History

Noelker Surname 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: Noecker, Poelker, Noelke, Koelker, Voelker, Necker, Boenker, Hoelzer

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Where is the Noelker family from?

You can see how Noelker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noelker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Noelker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Noelker families living in Missouri. This was about 72% of all the recorded Noelker's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Noelker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noelker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Noelker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noelker. 37% of Noelker men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Noelker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noelker were Labor and Shoe Worker.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Foreman
    19%
  • Labor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Shoe Worker
    40%

What Noelker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 823 census records available for the last name Noelker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noelker 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Noelker. 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 108 military records available for the last name Noelker. For the veterans among your Noelker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noelker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Noelker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Noelker in 1965 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Noelker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noelker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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