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Noeske Family History

Noeske Surname Meaning

Germanized form (Nöske) of Sorbian Nósk or Nosk: nickname probably for someone with a snub nose

from a diminutive of Upper Sorbian nós Lower Sorbian nos ‘nose’.

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


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Where is the Noeske family from?

You can see how Noeske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noeske family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Noeske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Noeske family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Noeske's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Noeske families in 1891.
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What did your Noeske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Noeske. 29% of Noeske men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Auto Mechanic
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    15%

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Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Noeske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noeske 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Noeske. 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 179 military records available for the last name Noeske. For the veterans among your Noeske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noeske lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Noeske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Noeske in 1965 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noeske 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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