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Norack Family History

Norack Surname 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: Nowack, Horack, Novack, Noack, Boback, Krack, Nock, Womack, Borak

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Where is the Norack family from?

You can see how Norack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norack family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Norack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Norack families living in Manitoba. This was about 86% of all the recorded Norack's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Norack families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norack 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 Norack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norack. 34% of Norack men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Norack women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norack were Farmer and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Operator
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Norack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Norack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norack 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Norack. 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 27 military records available for the last name Norack. For the veterans among your Norack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norack lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Norack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Norack in 1969 was 62, and 95 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norack 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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