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Norse Family History

Norse Surname Meaning

see Nurse.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Norse family from?

You can see how Norse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Norse families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Norse's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Norse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norse 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 Norse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Norse. 100% of Norse 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
    100%

What Norse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Norse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norse 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Norse. 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 Norse. For the veterans among your Norse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norse lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Norse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Norse in 1965 was 63, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norse 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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