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Noetzel Family History

Noetzel Surname Meaning

German (Nötzel):: from a pet form of Noeth. diminutive of Notz from Middle High German nœzel ‘domestic animals cattle’

hence a metonymic occupational name for someone who tended animals.

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


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Where is the Noetzel family from?

You can see how Noetzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noetzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Noetzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Noetzel families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Noetzel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Noetzel families in 1880.
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What did your Noetzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noetzel. 37% of Noetzel men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Noetzel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noetzel were Draftsman and Housewife.

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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

  • Machinist
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Electrician
    19%
  • Draftsman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Noetzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 956 census records available for the last name Noetzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noetzel 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Noetzel. 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 633 military records available for the last name Noetzel. For the veterans among your Noetzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noetzel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Noetzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Noetzel in 1957 was 28, and 69 in 2004.

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