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Normans Family History

Normans 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: Norman, Normand, Normann, Notman, Gorman, Forman, Dorman, Orman

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Where is the Normans family from?

You can see how Normans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Normans family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Normans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Normans family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Normans's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Normans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Normans 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 Normans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Normans. 100% of Normans men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Normans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Normans 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Normans. 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 25 military records available for the last name Normans. For the veterans among your Normans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Normans lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Normans 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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