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Norfer Family History

Norfer 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: Norder, Porter, Norden, Dormer, Horner, Corner, Noser, Confer, Borner

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Where is the Norfer family from?

You can see how Norfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norfer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Norfer families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there was 1 Norfer family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Norfer's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Norfer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Norfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norfer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Norfer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Norfer. For the veterans among your Norfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norfer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norfer 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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