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Noun Family History

Noun Surname Meaning

Cambodian: written នួន same as Nuon.

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


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Where is the Noun family from?

You can see how Noun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noun family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Noun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Noun families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Noun's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Noun families in 1891.
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What did your Noun ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Noun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noun 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Noun. 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 97 military records available for the last name Noun. For the veterans among your Noun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noun lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Noun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Noun in 1966 was 71, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noun 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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