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Noethe Family History

Noethe 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: Goethe, Noeth, North, Notte, Neth, Noth, Nolte, Northey, Koeth

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Where is the Noethe family from?

You can see how Noethe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noethe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Noethe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Noethe families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Noethe's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Noethe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noethe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Noethe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Registered Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noethe. 50% of Noethe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Noethe women worked as a Registered Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Registered Nurse
    100%

What Noethe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Noethe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noethe 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Noethe. 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 63 military records available for the last name Noethe. For the veterans among your Noethe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noethe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Noethe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Noethe in 1966 was 91, and 62 in 2002.

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