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Nobriga Family History

Nobriga Surname Meaning

Portuguese (Nóbriga): variant of Nobrega.

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


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Where is the Nobriga family from?

You can see how Nobriga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nobriga family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nobriga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Nobriga families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Nobriga's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Nobriga families in 1891.
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What did your Nobriga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nobriga. 45% of Nobriga men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Nobriga women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nobriga were Electrician and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Foreman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Electrician
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nobriga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nobriga 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nobriga. 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 406 military records available for the last name Nobriga. For the veterans among your Nobriga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nobriga lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Nobriga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nobriga in 1956 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

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