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Noye Family History

Noye Name Meaning

English (Cornwall): variant of Noy . French (Noyé): variant of Noyer . West African (Ghana): name found among the Ga people of unexplained etymology.

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


Similar surnames: Noyce, Noy, Noe, Loye, Toye, Moye, Boye, Hoye, Noyes, Joye

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Where is the Noye family from?

You can see how Noye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noye family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Noye families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Noye families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 50% of all the recorded Noye's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Noye families in 1911.
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What did your Noye ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Noye. 100% of Noye men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Noye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noye 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 648 immigration records available for the last name Noye. 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 527 military records available for the last name Noye. For the veterans among your Noye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noye lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Noye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Noye in 1952 was 44, and 90 in 2004.

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