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Noska Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak: derivative of Nosek ‘little nose’. Slovak (Noška and Nôška): nickname from nôška a diminutive of noša ‘back-pack’.

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


Similar surnames: Nosek, Nosko, Nasca, Nosal, Koska, Rosa, Riska, Gaska, Noss, Osika

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Where is the Noska family from?

You can see how Noska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Noska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Noska families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Noska's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Noska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Noska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noska. 31% of Noska men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Noska women worked as a Farm Hand. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noska were Farm Hand and Cook. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Hand
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    28%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Cook
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Noska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noska 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Noska. 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 324 military records available for the last name Noska. For the veterans among your Noska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noska lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Noska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Noska in 1957 was 41, and 71 in 2004.

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