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Noreika Family History

Noreika Surname Meaning

Lithuanian: nickname for a needy person from norėti ‘to want’.

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


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Where is the Noreika family from?

You can see how Noreika families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noreika family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Noreika families living in Illinois. This was about 16% of all the recorded Noreika's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Noreika families in 1920.
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What did your Noreika ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noreika. 54% of Noreika men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Noreika women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Noreika family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Noreika. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noreika 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Noreika. 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 225 military records available for the last name Noreika. For the veterans among your Noreika ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noreika lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Noreika life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Noreika in 1956 was 48, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noreika 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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