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Norat Family History

Norat Surname Meaning

Catalan: from a short form of the personal name Honorat (see Honorato).

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


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Where is the Norat family from?

You can see how Norat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Norat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Norat family living in Pembrokeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Norat's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Norat families in 1891.
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What did your Norat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Agricultor and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norat. 50% of Norat men worked as an Agricultor and 60% of Norat women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norat were Packer and Paster.

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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

  • Agricultor
    50%
  • Packer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Paster
    40%

What Norat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Norat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norat 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Norat. 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 149 military records available for the last name Norat. For the veterans among your Norat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norat lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Norat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Norat in 1965 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norat 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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