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Norbert Family History

Norbert Surname Meaning

German, Dutch, and French derive their origins from the ancient Germanic personal name Nordberht.

This name is composed of the elements nord meaning ‘north’ and berht meaning ‘bright’.

The combination of these elements suggests a sense of clarity or illumination associated with the northern regions.

Over time, the name has influenced various linguistic traditions in Europe.

As a result, it has been integrated into several naming conventions and cultural references.

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


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You can see how Norbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Norbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Norbert families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Norbert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Norbert families in 1891.
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What did your Norbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Norbert. 100% of Norbert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Norbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norbert 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 671 immigration records available for the last name Norbert. 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 587 military records available for the last name Norbert. For the veterans among your Norbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norbert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Norbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Norbert in 1963 was 73, and 63 in 2004.

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