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Nosker Family History

Nosker 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: Noser, Asker, Oster, Koster, Doster, Coster, Roker, Rocker, Roser

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Where is the Nosker family from?

You can see how Nosker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nosker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nosker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Nosker families living in Kent. This was about 63% of all the recorded Nosker's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Nosker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nosker 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 Nosker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nosker. 25% of Nosker men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Nosker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nosker were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Waitress
    20%

What Nosker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nosker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nosker 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Nosker. 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 296 military records available for the last name Nosker. For the veterans among your Nosker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nosker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nosker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nosker in 1962 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nosker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nosker 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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