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Norburn Family History

Norburn Surname Meaning

From an unidentified place-name presumably in south Yorks or perhaps in Derbys. Norbury (Derbys) is a possibility (see Norbury) with the not uncommon substitution of -burn for -bury. Place-Names of Derbys p. 591 cites a derived surname from this place dated 1286.

From Northbourne (Kent) which is recorded as Norborne in 1086 and Northburne in 1240. The place-name derives from Old English norð ‘northern north’ + burna ‘spring stream’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Norburn family from?

You can see how Norburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norburn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Norburn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 75 Norburn families living in Yorkshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Norburn's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Norburn families in 1891.
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What did your Norburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Norburn. 29% of Norburn men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Norburn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norburn were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Woollen Piecer
    15%
  • Commercial Traveller (food)
    15%
  • Builders Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Norburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norburn 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 Norburn. 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 267 military records available for the last name Norburn. For the veterans among your Norburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norburn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Norburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Norburn in 1968 was 67, and 66 in 2001.

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