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Noelken Family History

Noelken 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: Noelke, Nolen, Noecker, Oelke, Nielsen, Noeske, Toelke, Nelkin

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Where is the Noelken family from?

You can see how Noelken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noelken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Noelken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Noelken families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Noelken's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Noelken families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Noelken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noelken 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Noelken. 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 13 military records available for the last name Noelken. For the veterans among your Noelken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noelken lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Noelken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Noelken in 1965 was 80, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noelken 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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