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Norsham Family History

Norsham 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: Worsham, Northam, Fordham, Forshaw, Gorham, Wortham, Dersham, Forshay

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Where is the Norsham family from?

You can see how Norsham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norsham family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Norsham families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Norsham's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Norsham families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norsham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Norsham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norsham 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Norsham. 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 6 military records available for the last name Norsham. For the veterans among your Norsham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norsham 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norsham

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