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Nobe Family History

Nobe 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: Noble, Noe, Jobe, Nobel, Kobe, Tobe, Bobe, Nore, Nobbe, Lobe

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Where is the Nobe family from?

You can see how Nobe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nobe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nobe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Nobe families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Nobe's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Nobe families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nobe 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 Nobe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nobe. 100% of Nobe 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 790 census records available for the last name Nobe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nobe 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Nobe. 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 511 military records available for the last name Nobe. For the veterans among your Nobe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nobe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nobe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nobe in 1966 was 59, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nobe 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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