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Norskog Family History

Norskog 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: Nosko, Orso, Norton, Bosko, Norrod, Kosko, Skog, Borski, Forson

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Where is the Norskog family from?

You can see how Norskog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norskog family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Norskog families living in Minnesota. This was about 83% of all the recorded Norskog's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Norskog families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norskog 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 Norskog ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Norskog. 56% of Norskog 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
    56%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

What Norskog family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Norskog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norskog 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Norskog. 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 58 military records available for the last name Norskog. For the veterans among your Norskog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norskog lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Norskog life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Norskog in 1965 was 78, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norskog

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norskog 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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