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Noelle Family History

Noelle Surname Meaning

German (mainly Nölle): see Nolle.

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


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Where is the Noelle family from?

You can see how Noelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Noelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Noelle families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Noelle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Noelle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Noelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Noelle. 36% of Noelle men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Operator
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Noelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noelle 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Noelle. 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 615 military records available for the last name Noelle. For the veterans among your Noelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noelle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Noelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Noelle in 1964 was 75, and 72 in 2003.

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