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Noguera Family History

Noguera Surname Meaning

Spanish and Catalan: habitational name from Noguera, a town in Teruel, probably from Catalan noguera ‘walnut tree’ (from Latin nucarius).

Topographic name for someone who lived by any of the rivers called Noguera in northern Catalonia.

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


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You can see how Noguera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noguera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Noguera families living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Noguera's in USA. California had the highest population of Noguera families in 1920.
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What did your Noguera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Noguera. 20% of Noguera men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    20%
  • Shipping Clerk
    20%
  • Jornalero
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 118 military records available for the last name Noguera. For the veterans among your Noguera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noguera lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Noguera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Noguera in 1964 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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