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Normander Family History

Normander 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: Norlander, Commander, Normand, Normandy, Normandeau, Normandin

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Where is the Normander family from?

You can see how Normander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Normander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Normander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Normander families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Normander's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Normander families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Normander 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 223 census records available for the last name Normander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Normander 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Normander. 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 6 military records available for the last name Normander. For the veterans among your Normander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Normander lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1984, in the United States, Normander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Normander in 1977 was 90, and 75 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Normander 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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