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Van Norton Family History

Van Norton 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: Van Norman, Van Norden, Van Nort, Van Gordon, Van Dorn, Van Doren

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Where is the Van Norton family from?

You can see how Van Norton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Norton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Norton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Van Norton families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Van Norton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Norton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Van Norton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Norton 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Van Norton. 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 832 military records available for the last name Van Norton. For the veterans among your Van Norton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Norton lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Van Norton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Van Norton in 1973 was 76, and 80 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Norton 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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