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Noda Name Meaning

Japanese: written 野田 ‘rice paddy in the field’. This is a common placename and surname throughout Japan. Spanish (Canary Islands): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Oda, Goda, Noya, Toda, Koda, Soda, Nova, Ida, Boda, Nida

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Where is the Noda family from?

You can see how Noda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Noda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Noda families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Noda's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Noda families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Noda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noda. 28% of Noda men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Noda women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noda were Cook and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Cook
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Student
    14%
  • Helper
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Noda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noda 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 Noda. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 772 military records available for the last name Noda. For the veterans among your Noda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noda lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Noda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Noda in 1962 was 82, and 86 in 2004.

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