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Nohel Family History

Nohel 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: Nobel, Noel, Nohl, Nohe, Kohel, Borel, Noe, Nolen, Nohr, Noser

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Where is the Nohel family from?

You can see how Nohel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nohel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nohel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nohel families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nohel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Nohel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nohel 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 Nohel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nohel. 100% of Nohel 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
    100%

What Nohel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Nohel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nohel 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Nohel. 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 83 military records available for the last name Nohel. For the veterans among your Nohel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nohel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Nohel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Nohel in 1973 was 78, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nohel 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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