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Norbo Family History

Norbo 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: Sorbo, Corbo, Norby, North, Orio, Nord, Torno, Toro, Orso, Corby

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Where is the Norbo family from?

You can see how Norbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norbo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Norbo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Norbo families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Norbo's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Norbo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norbo 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 Norbo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norbo. 38% of Norbo men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Norbo women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Norbo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Norbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norbo 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Norbo. 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 32 military records available for the last name Norbo. For the veterans among your Norbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norbo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Norbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Norbo in 1963 was 81, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norbo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norbo 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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