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Noppenberger Family History

Noppenberger 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: Knappenberger, Coppenbarger, Hohenberger, Poffenberger, Longenberger

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Where is the Noppenberger family from?

You can see how Noppenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noppenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Noppenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Noppenberger families living in Maryland. This was about 61% of all the recorded Noppenberger's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Noppenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noppenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Noppenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noppenberger. 50% of Noppenberger men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Noppenberger women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noppenberger were Store Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Store Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Noppenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Noppenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noppenberger 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Noppenberger. 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 398 military records available for the last name Noppenberger. For the veterans among your Noppenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noppenberger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Noppenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Noppenberger in 1962 was 72, and 75 in 2003.

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