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Noth Family History

Noth Surname Meaning

German (also Nöth): from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with an element cognate with Old High German nōt ‘distress travail force’ as for example Notger Gernot or perhaps a nickname derived from this word.

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


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Where is the Noth family from?

You can see how Noth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Noth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 39 Noth families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Noth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Noth families in 1891.
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What did your Noth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Noth. 100% of Noth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Noth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noth 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Noth. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Noth. For the veterans among your Noth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Noth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Noth in 1962 was 50, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noth 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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