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Noye Family History

Noye Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall): variant of Noy.

French (Noyé): variant of Noyer.

West African (Ghana): name found among the Ga people of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Noye family from?

You can see how Noye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noye family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Noye families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Noye families living in Cornwall. This was about 58% of all the recorded Noye's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Noye families in 1891.
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What did your Noye ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Noye. 60% of Noye men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 86% of Noye women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noye were House Painter and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    60%
  • House Painter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Duties
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Noye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noye 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 648 immigration records available for the last name Noye. 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 527 military records available for the last name Noye. For the veterans among your Noye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noye lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Noye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Noye in 1952 was 44, and 90 in 2004.

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