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Noblitt Family History

Noblitt Surname Meaning

English: variant of Noblett.

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


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Where is the Noblitt family from?

You can see how Noblitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noblitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Noblitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Noblitt families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Noblitt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Noblitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noblitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Noblitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noblitt. 35% of Noblitt men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Noblitt women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noblitt were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Noblitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noblitt 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Noblitt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Noblitt. For the veterans among your Noblitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noblitt lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Noblitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Noblitt in 1951 was 32, and 62 in 2004.

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