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Nocera Family History

Nocera Name Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from Nocera Inferiore and Nocera Superiore in Salerno province or Nocera Terinese in Catanzaro province all named with Latin Nuceria.

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


Similar surnames: Macera, Novara, Nora, Morera, Ribera, Noguera, Noce, Somera, Lovera

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Where is the Nocera family from?

You can see how Nocera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nocera family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Nocera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Nocera families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Nocera's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nocera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nocera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nocera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nocera. 49% of Nocera men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Nocera women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nocera were Truck Driver and Inspector. .

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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
    49%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Barber
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    21%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Inspector
    9%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nocera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nocera 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nocera. 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 718 military records available for the last name Nocera. For the veterans among your Nocera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nocera lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Nocera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nocera in 1953 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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