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Norwish Family History

Norwish 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, Norris, Cornish, Borish, Darwish, Hornish, Horwich, Norwick

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Where is the Norwish family from?

You can see how Norwish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norwish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Norwish families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Norwish's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Norwish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norwish 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 Norwish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Norwish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norwish 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Norwish. 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 9 military records available for the last name Norwish. For the veterans among your Norwish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norwish lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Norwish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Norwish in 1969 was 77, and 80 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Norwish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norwish 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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