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Norey Family History

Norey Surname Meaning

variant of Norrie or Norry.

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


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Where is the Norey family from?

You can see how Norey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Norey families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Norey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Norey families in 1891.
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What did your Norey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, French Polisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Norey. 100% of Norey men worked as a French Polisher and 100% of Norey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • French Polisher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Norey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Norey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norey 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Norey. 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 103 military records available for the last name Norey. For the veterans among your Norey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Norey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Norey in 1956 was 43, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norey 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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