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Noeller Family History

Noeller Surname Meaning

German (Nöller): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Nöll in Westphalia and Rhineland.

Probably also a nickname for an irresolute person from nöllen nölen ‘to hesitate’.

Compare Noller variant of Noller 1 an occupational name for a needle maker.

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


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Where is the Noeller family from?

You can see how Noeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noeller family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Noeller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Noeller families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Noeller's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Noeller families in 1911.
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What did your Noeller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noeller. 28% of Noeller men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Noeller women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noeller were Painter and Saleslady.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    72%
  • Saleslady
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Noeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noeller 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Noeller. 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 166 military records available for the last name Noeller. For the veterans among your Noeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noeller lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Noeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Noeller in 1963 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noeller 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.

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