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Norment Family History

Norment Surname Meaning

Scottish: probably a variant of Normand.

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


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Where is the Norment family from?

You can see how Norment families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norment family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norment families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Norment family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Norment's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Norment families in 1891.
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What did your Norment ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norment. 22% of Norment men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Norment women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norment were Carpenter and Laundress.

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Laundress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Norment. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norment 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Norment. 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 923 military records available for the last name Norment. For the veterans among your Norment ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norment lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Norment life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Norment in 1953 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norment

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norment 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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