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Noar Family History

Noar Surname Meaning

English: variant of Nore.

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


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Where is the Noar family from?

You can see how Noar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Noar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Noar families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Noar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Noar families in 1911.
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What did your Noar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, China Clay Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Noar. 50% of Noar men worked as a China Clay Labourer and 89% of Noar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noar were Master Tailor (gents) and Milliner Ladies Hats.

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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 1939

  • China Clay Labourer
    50%
  • Master Tailor (gents)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Milliner Ladies Hats
    12%

What Noar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Noar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noar 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 564 immigration records available for the last name Noar. 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 350 military records available for the last name Noar. For the veterans among your Noar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Noar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Noar in 1964 was 75, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Noar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noar 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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