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Norquest Family History

Norquest 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: Norquist, Nordquist, Conquest, Forrest, Marques, Forest, Fouquet

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Where is the Norquest family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Norquest. 64% of Norquest 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
    64%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

What Norquest family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 674 census records available for the last name Norquest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norquest 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Norquest. 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 64 military records available for the last name Norquest. For the veterans among your Norquest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norquest lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Norquest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Norquest in 1966 was 81, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norquest

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norquest 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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