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Noorhus Family History

Noorhus 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: Norkus, Voorhis, Norris, Noor, Moors, Goodhue, Norum, Lofthus

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You can see how Noorhus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noorhus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Noorhus families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Noorhus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Noorhus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Noorhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noorhus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Noorhus. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Noorhus. For the veterans among your Noorhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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