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Noell Family History

Noell Surname Meaning

German (Nöll): habitational name from any of several places in Rhineland and Westphalia named Nöll.

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Catalan: variant of Novell ‘young new’.

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


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Where is the Noell family from?

You can see how Noell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Noell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Noell families living in Cornwall. This was about 48% of all the recorded Noell's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Noell families in 1891.
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What did your Noell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Noell. 100% of Noell 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 8,000 census records available for the last name Noell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noell 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 772 immigration records available for the last name Noell. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Noell. For the veterans among your Noell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noell lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Noell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Noell in 1949 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noell 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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