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Noblit Name Meaning

English: variant of Noblett .

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


Similar surnames: Noblitt, Hoblit, Noblett, Polit, Nowlin, Noblet, Molin, Bohlin

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Where is the Noblit family from?

You can see how Noblit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noblit family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Noblit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Noblit families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Noblit's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Noblit families in 1840.
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What did your Noblit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noblit. 35% of Noblit men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Noblit women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    35%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Noblit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noblit 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Noblit. 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 482 military records available for the last name Noblit. For the veterans among your Noblit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noblit lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Noblit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Noblit in 1959 was 61, and 42 in 2004.

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