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Norup Family History

Norup 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: Norum, Borup, North, Nord, Borum, Narum, Loup, Nora, Nortz, Norby

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Where is the Norup family from?

You can see how Norup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norup family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Norup families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Norup families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Norup's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Norup families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norup 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 Norup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norup. 60% of Norup men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Norup women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Norup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Norup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norup 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Norup. 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 35 military records available for the last name Norup. For the veterans among your Norup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norup lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Norup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Norup in 1974 was 74, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norup 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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