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Notes Family History

Notes 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: Motes, Nytes, Noyes, Noles, Nokes, Moses, Noe, Nolen, Gates, Nobel

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Where is the Notes family from?

You can see how Notes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Notes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Notes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Notes families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Notes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Notes families in 1891.
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What did your Notes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Notes. 50% of Notes men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Notes women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Partner
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Notes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Notes 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Notes. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Notes. For the veterans among your Notes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Notes lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Notes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Notes in 1955 was 64, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Notes 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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