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Norish Family History

Norish Surname Meaning

see Norrish.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Norish family from?

You can see how Norish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Norish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Norish families living in Cornwall. This was about 47% of all the recorded Norish's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Norish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norish 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 Norish ancestors do for a living?

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

What Norish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Norish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norish 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Norish. 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 41 military records available for the last name Norish. For the veterans among your Norish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norish lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1972, in the United States, Norish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Norish in 1966 was 71, and 84 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norish 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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