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Norsteby Family History

Norsteby 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: Forster, Worsley, Horsley, Borstel, Dorsey, Norby, Moseby, Nordby

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Where is the Norsteby family from?

You can see how Norsteby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norsteby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Norsteby family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Norsteby's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Norsteby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norsteby 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 28 census records available for the last name Norsteby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norsteby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Norsteby. 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 military records available for the last name Norsteby. For the veterans among your Norsteby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norsteby lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1977, in the United States, Norsteby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Norsteby in 1971 was 69, and 71 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norsteby 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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