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Norboe Family History

Norboe 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: Noble, Sorbo, Norton, Norrie, Norrod, Corbo, Norby, Nore, Nobbe

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Where is the Norboe family from?

You can see how Norboe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norboe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Norboe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Norboe families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Norboe's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Norboe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norboe 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 127 census records available for the last name Norboe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norboe 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Norboe. 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 16 military records available for the last name Norboe. For the veterans among your Norboe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norboe lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Norboe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Norboe in 1976 was 85, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norboe 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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