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Noskey Family History

Noskey 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: Poskey, Foskey, Koskey, Coskey, Oskey, Mosley, Noser, Hiskey, Duskey

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Where is the Noskey family from?

You can see how Noskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noskey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Noskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Noskey family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Noskey's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Noskey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noskey 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 Noskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brakeman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Noskey. 100% of Noskey men worked as a Brakeman.

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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

  • Brakeman
    100%

What Noskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Noskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noskey 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Noskey. 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 53 military records available for the last name Noskey. For the veterans among your Noskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noskey lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Noskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Noskey in 1974 was 70, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Noskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noskey 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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