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Noser Family History

Noser Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German (Nöser): occupational name for a cattle dealer or someone who raised cattle or other domestic animals.

It is an agent noun from Middle High German nōz ‘domestic animals’.

For additional context, see Notz and Noss.

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


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Where is the Noser family from?

You can see how Noser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Noser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Noser families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Noser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Noser families in 1891.
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What did your Noser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noser. 22% of Noser men worked as a Salesman and 67% of Noser women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noser were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Baker
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Noser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noser 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Noser. 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 388 military records available for the last name Noser. For the veterans among your Noser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noser lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Noser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Noser in 1955 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noser 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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