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Norg Family History

Norg 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: Borg, Nord, Nora, Nore, Nork, Nori, Norr, Sorg, Song, Rong

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Where is the Norg family from?

You can see how Norg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norg family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Norg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Norg family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Norg's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Norg families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norg 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 Norg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Norg. 50% of Norg men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Norg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norg 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Norg. 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 14 military records available for the last name Norg. For the veterans among your Norg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Norg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Norg in 1964 was 78, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norg 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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