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Noftell Family History

Noftell 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: Bortell, Mortell, Noell, Norrell, Nordell, Portell, Norvell, Norell

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Where is the Noftell family from?

You can see how Noftell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noftell family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Noftell families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Noftell's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Noftell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noftell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Noftell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Noftell. 100% of Noftell men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Noftell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Noftell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noftell 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Noftell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Noftell. For the veterans among your Noftell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noftell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Noftell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Noftell in 1966 was 64, and 67 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noftell 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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