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Norber Family History

Norber 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: Norder, Lorber, Norberg, Korber, Sorber, Porter, Ober, Forbes, Norden

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Where is the Norber family from?

You can see how Norber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Norber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Norber families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Norber's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Norber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norber 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 172 census records available for the last name Norber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norber 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Norber. 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 48 military records available for the last name Norber. For the veterans among your Norber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norber lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Norber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Norber in 1969 was 60, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norber 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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