Noss Family History

14-Day Free Trial

GIVE ME ACCESS

Noss Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of various farmsteads named Noss, from Old Norse nos ‘nose’, in reference to any natural feature, such as a crag or mountain peak, that is shaped like a nose. German (of Slavic origin): see Nosek. German: variant of Notz. English: variant of Ness 1.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Ness, Oss, Foss, Ross, Koss, Boss, Nass, Moss, Loss, Goss

Ready to discover your family story?

Simply start with yourself and we'll do the searching for you.

Noss Family Origin

Where is the Noss family from?

Location
SHOW MORE

Noss Family Occupations

What did your Noss ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Noss ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

SHOW MORE

  • ...hal Examiner

    33%

  • Engine Tenter

    33%

  • Trunk Maker Leather Goods

    33%

In 1881, a less common occupation for the Noss family was Trunk Maker Leather Goods. The most common Noss occupation in the UK was ...hal Examiner. 33% of Noss's were ...hal Examiners. ...hal Examiner and Engine Tenter were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Noss.

Source: Census data for Noss | Data not to scale

Noss Historical Records

What Noss family records will you find?

Census records can give you a fascinating window into the day-to-day lives of your Noss ancestors - like hours worked per week, level of education, veteran status, employers, and more.

Search 1891 UK census records for Noss

Solve your own mystery as you explore your history.

Start Now

Noss Life Expectancy

What is the average Noss lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noss 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.

SHOW MORE

United States

Between 1953 and 2004, Noss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Noss in 1953 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

Source: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Noss

Famous Noss Family

Is anyone famous hiding in your tree?

SHOW MORE
Mark Twain1835 - 1910 (74)
Audrey Hepburn1929 - 1993 (63)
Amelia Earhart1897 - 1939 (41)
Nikola Tesla1856 - 1943 (86)
Mark Twain1835 - 1910 (74)
Audrey Hepburn1929 - 1993 (63)
Amelia Earhart1897 - 1939 (41)

John Philip Sousa1854 - 1932 (77)
Frank Lloyd Wright1867 - 1959 (91)
Grace Kelly1929 - 1982 (52)
Babe Ruth1895 - 1948 (53)
John Philip Sousa1854 - 1932 (77)
Frank Lloyd Wright1867 - 1959 (91)
Grace Kelly1929 - 1982 (52)
Look up another name