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Noakes Family History

Noakes Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): variant of Nokes.

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


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Where is the Noakes family from?

You can see how Noakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noakes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Noakes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 27 Noakes families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Noakes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Noakes families in 1911.
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What did your Noakes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Noakes. 47% of Noakes men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    47%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

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Census Records

There are 57,000 census records available for the last name Noakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noakes 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Noakes. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Noakes. For the veterans among your Noakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noakes lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Noakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Noakes in 1955 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noakes 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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