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Noaks Family History

Noaks Surname Meaning

see Noakes.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Noaks family from?

You can see how Noaks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noaks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Noaks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Noaks families living in Surrey. This was about 18% of all the recorded Noaks's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Noaks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noaks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Noaks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Noaks. 100% of Noaks men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Noaks 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    28%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Noaks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noaks 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Noaks. 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 304 military records available for the last name Noaks. For the veterans among your Noaks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noaks lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Noaks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Noaks in 1967 was 87, and 41 in 2003.

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