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Noras Family History

Noras 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: Nora, Moras, Norman, Jonas, Ras, Boris, Mora, Karas, Arras, Boros

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Where is the Noras family from?

You can see how Noras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noras family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Noras families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Noras family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Noras's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Noras families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Noras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noras 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Noras. 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 99 military records available for the last name Noras. For the veterans among your Noras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noras lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Noras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Noras in 1980 was 79, and 60 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noras 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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