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Noal Family History

Noal 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: Neal, Noel, Noll, Noah, Nohl, Noa, Nosal, Boal, Toal, Nodal

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Where is the Noal family from?

You can see how Noal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Noal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Noal families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Noal's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Noal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Noal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noal. 36% of Noal men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Noal women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noal were Truck Driver 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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Noal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noal 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Noal. 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 459 military records available for the last name Noal. For the veterans among your Noal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Noal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Noal in 1963 was 87, and 76 in 2002.

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