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Noret Family History

Noret 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: Foret, Nore, Nored, Noren, Nolet, Moret, Norem, Borel, Dore, Noe

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Where is the Noret family from?

You can see how Noret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noret family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Noret families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 2 Noret families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Noret's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Noret families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noret 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 Noret ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Noret. 50% of Noret men worked as an Operator and 50% of Noret women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Noret were Farmer and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Operator
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Noret family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Noret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noret 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Noret. 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 108 military records available for the last name Noret. For the veterans among your Noret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noret lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Noret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Noret in 1965 was 84, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noret 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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