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Noerr Family History

Noerr 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: Norr, Hoerr, Doerr, Noe, Nohr, Noser, Nord, Noel, Orr, Torr

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Where is the Noerr family from?

You can see how Noerr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noerr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Noerr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Noerr families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Noerr's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Noerr families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noerr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Noerr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noerr. 30% of Noerr men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Noerr women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Noerr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Noerr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noerr 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Noerr. 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 150 military records available for the last name Noerr. For the veterans among your Noerr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noerr lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Noerr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Noerr in 1959 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noerr 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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