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Nor Family History

Nor Surname Meaning

Muslim: variant of Nur.

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


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Where is the Nor family from?

You can see how Nor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Nor families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nor's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Nor families in 1891.
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What did your Nor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nor. 47% of Nor men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Nor women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nor were Miner 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
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Miner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Domestic
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Nor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Nor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nor 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nor. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17,000 military records available for the last name Nor. For the veterans among your Nor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nor lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Nor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nor in 1952 was 42, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nor ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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