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Notch Family History

Notch Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovenian Noč: nickname from noč ‘night’. Compare Notsch.

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


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Where is the Notch family from?

You can see how Notch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Notch family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Notch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Notch families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Notch's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Notch families in 1911.
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What did your Notch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Notch. 44% of Notch men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Notch women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Notch were Machine Operator and Housekeeper.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Machine Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Notch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Notch 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Notch. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Notch. For the veterans among your Notch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Notch lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Notch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Notch in 1943 was 29, and 73 in 2004.

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