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Noack Family History

Noack Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian and Polish Nowak 1 and Czech Novák (see Novak) both meaning ‘newcomer’.

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


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Where is the Noack family from?

You can see how Noack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Noack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Noack families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Noack's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Noack families in 1891.
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What did your Noack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noack. 24% of Noack men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Noack women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noack were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Saleslady
    9%
  • Secretary
    8%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Noack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noack 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Noack. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Noack. For the veterans among your Noack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noack lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Noack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Noack in 1956 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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