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Norvitch Family History

Norvitch 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: Norwich, Novich, North, Horvath, Ritch, Norrick, Nordick, Novick

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Where is the Norvitch family from?

You can see how Norvitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norvitch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Norvitch families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Norvitch's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Norvitch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norvitch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Norvitch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Norvitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norvitch 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Norvitch. 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 7 military records available for the last name Norvitch. For the veterans among your Norvitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norvitch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Norvitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Norvitch in 1963 was 87, and 75 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norvitch 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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