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Noronha Family History

Noronha Surname Meaning

Portuguese: from Spanish Noroña (see Norona).

This surname is common in the former Portuguese colony of Goa and elsewhere in western India where it was taken by Portuguese colonists.

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


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Where is the Noronha family from?

You can see how Noronha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noronha family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Noronha families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Noronha family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Noronha's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Noronha families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noronha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Noronha ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Noronha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Noronha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noronha 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 875 immigration records available for the last name Noronha. 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 108 military records available for the last name Noronha. For the veterans among your Noronha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noronha lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Noronha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Noronha in 1973 was 71, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noronha 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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