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Noponen Family History

Noponen 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: Tolonen, Noonan, Noone, Nooner, Moonen, Coonen, Nooney, Nooyen, Nolen

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Where is the Noponen family from?

You can see how Noponen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noponen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Noponen family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Noponen's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Noponen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noponen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Noponen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Noponen. 100% of Noponen 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
    100%

What Noponen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Noponen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noponen 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Noponen. 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 56 military records available for the last name Noponen. For the veterans among your Noponen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noponen lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Noponen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Noponen in 1945 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noponen 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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