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Norch Family History

Norch 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: North, Horch, Lorch, Porch, Korch, Dorch, Notch, March, Force, Roch

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Where is the Norch family from?

You can see how Norch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Norch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Norch families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Norch's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Norch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norch 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 Norch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Norch. 100% of Norch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Norch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Norch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norch 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Norch. 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 87 military records available for the last name Norch. For the veterans among your Norch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Norch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Norch in 1965 was 71, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norch 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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