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Norreys Family History

Norreys Surname Meaning

see Norris.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Norreys family from?

You can see how Norreys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norreys family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Norreys families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Norreys's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Norreys families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norreys 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 Norreys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tug Master and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Norreys. 100% of Norreys men worked as a Tug Master and 72% of Norreys women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tug Master
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    29%

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Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Norreys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norreys 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Norreys. 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 12 military records available for the last name Norreys. For the veterans among your Norreys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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