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Noster Family History

Noster 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: Oster, Koster, Noser, Doster, Coster, Nester, Poster, Foster, Notter

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Where is the Noster family from?

You can see how Noster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Noster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Noster families living in Dorset. This was about 70% of all the recorded Noster's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Noster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noster 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 Noster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Limestone Quarrier Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Noster. 100% of Noster men worked as a Limestone Quarrier Heavy Worker and 72% of Noster 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

  • Limestone Quarrier Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    29%

What Noster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Noster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noster 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Noster. 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 262 military records available for the last name Noster. For the veterans among your Noster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noster lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Noster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Noster in 1964 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noster 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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