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Noohan Family History

Noohan 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: Noonan, Norman, Mohan, Notman, Noon, Kochan, Nathan, Rohan, Forhan

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Where is the Noohan family from?

You can see how Noohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noohan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Noohan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 43% of all the recorded Noohan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Noohan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noohan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Noohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noohan 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Noohan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Noohan. For the veterans among your Noohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noohan lifespan?

Average Noohan life expectancy in 1980 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noohan 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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