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Noesen Family History

Noesen 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: Niesen, Boesen, Nolen, Olsen, Norden, Noser, Osen, Nissen, Oeser

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Where is the Noesen family from?

You can see how Noesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noesen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Noesen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Noesen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Noesen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Noesen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noesen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Noesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Noesen. 28% of Noesen men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Superintendent
    19%
  • Delivery Boy
    19%

What Noesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Noesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noesen 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Noesen. 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 154 military records available for the last name Noesen. For the veterans among your Noesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noesen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Noesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Noesen in 1962 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Noesen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noesen 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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