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Norrie Family History

Norrie Surname Meaning

Scottish (Angus and Aberdeenshire): habitational name from the country of Norway (reflecting the Scandinavian form Norge).

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


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Where is the Norrie family from?

You can see how Norrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norrie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norrie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 45 Norrie families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Norrie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Norrie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norrie 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 Norrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Norrie. 76% of Norrie 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%

What Norrie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Norrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norrie 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Norrie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Norrie. For the veterans among your Norrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norrie lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Norrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Norrie in 1958 was 56, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norrie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norrie 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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