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Noakley Family History

Noakley 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: Coakley, Oakley, Hockley, Oakey, Gockley, Lockley, Bakley, Noakes

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Where is the Noakley family from?

You can see how Noakley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noakley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Noakley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Noakley families living in Derbyshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Noakley's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Noakley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noakley 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 Noakley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Noakley. 100% of Noakley men worked as a Bricklayer.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

What Noakley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Noakley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noakley 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Noakley. 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 14 military records available for the last name Noakley. For the veterans among your Noakley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noakley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Noakley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Noakley in 1964 was 67, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noakley 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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