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Noth Family History

Noth Name Meaning

German (also Nöth): from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with an element cognate with Old High German nōt ‘distress travail force’ as for example Notger Gernot or perhaps a nickname derived from this word. Compare Noeth .

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


Similar surnames: Notz, Noeth, Koth, Roth, North, Loth, Toth, Voth, Knoth, Nonn

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Where is the Noth family from?

You can see how Noth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Noth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Noth families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 29% of all the recorded Noth's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Noth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Noth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noth. 27% of Noth men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Noth women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noth were Clerk 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Noth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noth 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 Noth. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Noth. For the veterans among your Noth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Noth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Noth in 1962 was 50, and 52 in 2004.

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