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Nornes Family History

Nornes 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: Fornes, Tornes, Zornes, Barnes, Torney, Forbes, Norden, Horner

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Where is the Nornes family from?

You can see how Nornes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nornes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nornes families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Nornes families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Nornes's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Nornes families in 1871.
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What did your Nornes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nornes. 46% of Nornes 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
    46%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Watchman
    19%

What Nornes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Nornes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nornes 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Nornes. 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 44 military records available for the last name Nornes. For the veterans among your Nornes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nornes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nornes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nornes in 1963 was 73, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nornes 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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