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Norforth Family History

Norforth 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: Goforth, Cornforth, Norford, North, Herfurth, Comfort, Bosworth

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Where is the Norforth family from?

You can see how Norforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norforth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Norforth family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Norforth's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Norforth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norforth 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 27 census records available for the last name Norforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norforth 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Norforth. 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 2 military records available for the last name Norforth. For the veterans among your Norforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norforth lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Norforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Norforth in 1970 was 69, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norforth 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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