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Early Origins of the Noad family

The surname Noad was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Norman influence of English history dominated after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. The family name was first referenced in the 14th century when held estates in that shire but they are believed to be descended from the Domesday Book holder of the village of Campsall, Ilbert de Lacy, a Norman noble.

Early History of the Noad family

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Noad Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Node, Nodes, Nodeson, Nodson, Nowdson, Noad and many more.

Early Notables of the Noad family

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Australia Noad migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Noad Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • William Noad, aged 22, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "John Banks" 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Noad (post 1700) +

  • Henry Minchin Noad (1815-1877), English chemist and physicist
  • Frederick Noad (1929-2001), Belgian classical guitar performer and educator


  1. South Australian Register Wednesday 30th May 1855. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) John Banks 1855. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/johnbanks1855.shtml


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