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Noland Family History

Noland Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Nolan. In some cases possibly also French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements not ‘need’ + land ‘land’.

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


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Where is the Noland family from?

You can see how Noland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Noland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Noland families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Noland's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Noland families in 1891.
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What did your Noland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Noland. 100% of Noland men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Noland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Duties
    22%

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Census Records

There are 47,000 census records available for the last name Noland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noland 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 Noland. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Noland. For the veterans among your Noland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noland lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Noland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Noland in 1944 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

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