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Noblett Name Meaning

English (Lancashire) and Irish (of French Huguenot origin): from a diminutive of noble (see Noble ). English: from the Middle English personal name Nobelot a double diminutive of Nobb (see Nobbe ).

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


Similar surnames: Tollett, Robnett, Noblitt, Nolet, Boblitt, Rowlett, Cobbett, Coslett

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Where is the Noblett family from?

You can see how Noblett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noblett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Noblett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Noblett families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Noblett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Noblett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noblett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Noblett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noblett. 30% of Noblett men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Noblett women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noblett were Agent and New Worker. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Agent
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • House Work
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Noblett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noblett 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Noblett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Noblett. For the veterans among your Noblett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noblett lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Noblett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Noblett in 1944 was 22, and 75 in 2004.

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