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Nooran Family History

Nooran 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: Noonan, Noorani, Norman, Notman, Noon, Moran, Foran, Horan, Moorman

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Where is the Nooran family from?

You can see how Nooran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nooran family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nooran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nooran family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nooran's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nooran families in 1891.
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What did your Nooran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nooran. 60% of Nooran men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

What Nooran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Nooran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nooran 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Nooran. 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 7 military records available for the last name Nooran. For the veterans among your Nooran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nooran lifespan?

Average Nooran life expectancy in 1991 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nooran 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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