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Norwich Family History

Norwich Surname Meaning

English (Leicestershire): habitational name from the city of Norwich in Norfolk.

The placename derives from Old English north ‘north northern’ + wīc ‘specialized or outlying farm’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Norwich family from?

You can see how Norwich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norwich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Norwich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Norwich families living in Leicestershire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Norwich's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Norwich families in 1891.
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What did your Norwich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Norwich. 60% of Norwich women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Trousers Finisher
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Norwich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norwich 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 626 immigration records available for the last name Norwich. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Norwich. For the veterans among your Norwich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norwich lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Norwich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Norwich in 1961 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norwich 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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