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Noh Family History

Noh Surname Meaning

Korean: variant of No Amerindian (Mexico): Mayan name from noj ‘big’ also ‘right hand’.

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


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Where is the Noh family from?

You can see how Noh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Noh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Noh family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Noh's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Noh families in 1891.
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What did your Noh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Noh. 58% of Noh men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    58%
  • Ranching
    43%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Noh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noh 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Noh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Noh. For the veterans among your Noh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Noh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Noh in 1963 was 59, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noh 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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