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Noeltner Family History

Noeltner Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Neltner, Poertner, Goellner, Koestner, Zeltner, Toellner, Keltner

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Where is the Noeltner family from?

You can see how Noeltner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noeltner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Noeltner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Noeltner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Noeltner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Noeltner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noeltner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Noeltner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noeltner. 43% of Noeltner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Noeltner women worked as a 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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Noeltner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Noeltner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noeltner 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Noeltner. 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 55 military records available for the last name Noeltner. For the veterans among your Noeltner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noeltner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Noeltner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Noeltner in 1966 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

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