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Noriega Name Meaning

Asturian-Leonese: habitational name from Noriega in Asturias (Spain).

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


Similar surnames: Noronha, Nobrega, Ortega, Riera, Noia, Norbeck, Morea, Soria, Corea

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Where is the Noriega family from?

You can see how Noriega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noriega family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Noriega families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Noriega families living in California. This was about 32% of all the recorded Noriega's in USA. California had the highest population of Noriega families in 1880.
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What did your Noriega ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noriega. 43% of Noriega men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Noriega women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noriega were Cigar Maker and Housework. .

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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
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Cigar Maker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Housework
    6%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Noriega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noriega 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Noriega. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Noriega. For the veterans among your Noriega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noriega lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Noriega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Noriega in 1949 was 68, and 70 in 2004.

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