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Norin Family History

Norin Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental or topographic name formed with norr ‘north’ or nor ‘narrow stream between two waters’ + the adjectival suffix -in a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’.

Compare Noreen and Noren.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Norin family from?

You can see how Norin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Norin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Norin families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Norin's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Norin families in 1891.
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What did your Norin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Norin. 100% of Norin 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Norin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Norin. 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 242 military records available for the last name Norin. For the veterans among your Norin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Norin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Norin in 1962 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norin 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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