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Noem Family History

Noem 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: Noe, Noel, Hoem, Norem, Boehm, Nolen, Nohr, Holm, Nobel, Nam

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Where is the Noem family from?

You can see how Noem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Noem families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Noem families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Noem's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Noem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Noem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Noem. 100% of Noem 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Noem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noem 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Noem. 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 120 military records available for the last name Noem. For the veterans among your Noem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noem lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Noem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Noem in 1966 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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