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Mcnorwood Family History

Mcnorwood 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: Norwood, Horwood, Coopwood, Mcnorton, Forwood, Henwood, Wormwood

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Where is the Mcnorwood family from?

You can see how Mcnorwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnorwood family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcnorwood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mcnorwood families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcnorwood's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Mcnorwood families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnorwood surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Mcnorwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnorwood 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mcnorwood. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mcnorwood. For the veterans among your Mcnorwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnorwood lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Mcnorwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mcnorwood in 1964 was 73, and 84 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcnorwood 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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