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Noyer Name Meaning

North German: variant of Neuer . It is very rare in Germany. French: topographic name for someone living by a walnut tree from noyer (Old French noier) ‘walnut tree’. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Nier .

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


Similar surnames: Boyer, Goyer, Royer, Loyer, Noser, Hayer, Omer, Noe, Coyer, Voyer

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Where is the Noyer family from?

You can see how Noyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Noyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Noyer families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Noyer's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Noyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Noyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noyer. 19% of Noyer men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Noyer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noyer were Mechanic and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Secretary
    8%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Noyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noyer 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 634 immigration records available for the last name Noyer. 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 811 military records available for the last name Noyer. For the veterans among your Noyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noyer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Noyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Noyer in 1952 was 29, and 83 in 2004.

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