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Noleman Family History

Noleman 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: Coleman, Goleman, Boleman, Doleman, Holeman, Norman, Nolen, Notman

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Where is the Noleman family from?

You can see how Noleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noleman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Noleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Noleman family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Noleman's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Noleman families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Noleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noleman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Noleman. 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 Noleman. For the veterans among your Noleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noleman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Noleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Noleman in 1965 was 73, and 76 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noleman 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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