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Noske Family History

Noske 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: Roske, Noeske, Koske, Noska, Neske, Nosko, Cocke, Noble, Rose, Noe

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Where is the Noske family from?

You can see how Noske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noske family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Noske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Noske families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Noske's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Noske families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Noske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noske. 58% of Noske men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Noske women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noske were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Noske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Noske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noske 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 563 immigration records available for the last name Noske. 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 395 military records available for the last name Noske. For the veterans among your Noske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noske lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Noske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Noske in 1946 was 27, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Noske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noske 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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