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Noonkester Family History

Noonkester Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Nungesser.

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


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Where is the Noonkester family from?

You can see how Noonkester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noonkester family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Noonkester families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Noonkester family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Noonkester's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Noonkester families in 1880.
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What did your Noonkester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noonkester. 48% of Noonkester men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Noonkester women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Construction
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Noonkester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Noonkester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noonkester 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Noonkester. 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 335 military records available for the last name Noonkester. For the veterans among your Noonkester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noonkester lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Noonkester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Noonkester in 1956 was 48, and 91 in 2004.

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