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Noef Family History

Noef Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Noe, Noel, Nolf, Naef, Neef, Wolf, Nolen, Nohr, Nobel, Rolf

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Where is the Noef family from?

You can see how Noef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noef family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Noef families living in Louisiana. This was about 42% of all the recorded Noef's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Noef families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Noef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noef 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Noef. 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 6 military records available for the last name Noef. For the veterans among your Noef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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