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Noland Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Nolan . In some cases possibly also French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements not ‘need’ + land ‘land’.

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


Similar surnames: Roland, Oland, Boland, Rowland, Nodland, Poland, Voland, Eland

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Where is the Noland family from?

You can see how Noland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Noland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 31 Noland families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Noland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Noland families in 1911.
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What did your Noland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Noland. 60% of Noland men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Noland women worked as a Nurse. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmers Son
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 47,000 census records available for the last name Noland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noland 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Noland. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Noland. For the veterans among your Noland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noland lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Noland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Noland in 1944 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

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