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Noia Family History

Noia Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from either of two places Noicattaro in Bari province and Noepoli in Potenza province both named Noja until the end of 19th century.

Compare De Noia.

Galician and Catalan: variant of Noya.

This surname is very rare in Spain.

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


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Where is the Noia family from?

You can see how Noia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noia family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Noia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Noia family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Noia's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Noia families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noia 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 Noia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noia. 20% of Noia men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Noia women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noia were Megth Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Megth Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    45%
  • Dressmaker
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Noia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noia 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 593 immigration records available for the last name Noia. 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 429 military records available for the last name Noia. For the veterans among your Noia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noia lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Noia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Noia in 1960 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noia 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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