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Noiles Family History

Noiles Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Niles, Foiles, Voiles, Noles, Nobles, Miles, Noble, Giles, Nolen

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Where is the Noiles family from?

You can see how Noiles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noiles family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Noiles families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 33 Noiles families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 97% of all the recorded Noiles's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Noiles families in 1911.
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What did your Noiles ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Noiles. 40% of Noiles men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Noiles women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noiles were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Labourer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Noiles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noiles 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Noiles. 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 131 military records available for the last name Noiles. For the veterans among your Noiles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noiles lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Noiles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Noiles in 1967 was 58, and 84 in 2003.

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