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Nocht Family History

Nocht 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: Nacht, Focht, Nohr, Roch, Hecht, Enoch, Hoch, Licht, Koch, Poche

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Nocht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nocht 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Nocht. 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 48 military records available for the last name Nocht. For the veterans among your Nocht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nocht lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Nocht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nocht in 1972 was 74, and 63 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nocht 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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