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Noak Family History

Noak Surname Meaning

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

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English: variant of Nock.

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


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Where is the Noak family from?

You can see how Noak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Noak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Noak families living in Worcestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Noak's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Noak families in 1891.
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What did your Noak ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Noak. 100% of Noak 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Noak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noak 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 843 immigration records available for the last name Noak. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Noak. For the veterans among your Noak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noak lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Noak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Noak in 1957 was 27, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noak 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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