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Nogueira Family History

Nogueira Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: habitational name from any of numerous places in Portugal and Galicia (Spain) so named from nogueira ‘walnut tree’.

This term originates from Late Latin nucarius, which is derived from the word nux, and its genitive form nucis, meaning ‘nut’.

The name reflects a strong connection to the agricultural heritage of the regions, where walnut trees were common.

These places likely served as notable landmarks for communities, leading to their identification with the name.

Overall, the significance of the walnut tree in local culture is encapsulated in this surname, highlighting its geographical and historical roots.

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


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Where is the Nogueira family from?

You can see how Nogueira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nogueira family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nogueira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Nogueira families living in Massachusetts. This was about 23% of all the recorded Nogueira's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nogueira families in 1920.
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What did your Nogueira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nogueira. 31% of Nogueira men worked as a Weaver and 60% of Nogueira women worked as a Cigar Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nogueira were Manager and Sewer.

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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

  • Weaver
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Depandiente
    16%
  • Manager
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    60%
  • Sewer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 792 census records available for the last name Nogueira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nogueira 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Nogueira. 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 174 military records available for the last name Nogueira. For the veterans among your Nogueira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nogueira lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nogueira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nogueira in 1958 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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