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Noil Family History

Noil 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: Noel, Noll, Nail, Noia, Nohl, Coil, Neil, Foil, Noble, Noe

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Where is the Noil family from?

You can see how Noil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Noil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Noil family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Noil's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Noil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Noil ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Pcheur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Noil. 25% of Noil men worked as a Pcheur.

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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 1921

  • Pcheur
    25%
  • Navigateur
    25%
  • Journalier
    25%
  • Pcheur
    25%

What Noil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Noil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noil 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Noil. 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 381 military records available for the last name Noil. For the veterans among your Noil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noil lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Noil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Noil in 1966 was 42, and 92 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noil 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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