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Noakes Name Meaning

English (southeastern): variant of Nokes .

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


Similar surnames: Rokes, Oakes, Goates, Coates, Oakey, Stakes, Oates, Soares, Jakes

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Where is the Noakes family from?

You can see how Noakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noakes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Noakes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Noakes families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Noakes's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Noakes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noakes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Noakes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noakes. 28% of Noakes men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Noakes women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noakes 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 57,000 census records available for the last name Noakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noakes 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Noakes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Noakes. For the veterans among your Noakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noakes lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Noakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Noakes in 1955 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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